2015 Hartford Family Winery Hartford Court Jennifer’s Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA (750ml)

TASTING NOTES:

Reduced on the nose in welcoming, complex ways, this white is intensely spiced and earthy, evolving into a light balanced take on caramel apple, pear and shavings of lemon zest. From a cool windy site in the Sebastopol Hills section of the larger appellation, the lemon takes on a candied note that boosts the acidity to fresh high-toned heights.
– Wine Enthusiast, 96 pts

The 2015 Chardonnay Jennifer’s comes from a site south of Sebastopol, which is a cooler terroir. Harvest is normally 3-4 weeks later than what they find in the Russian River Valley. All from Wente clone and brought up in just 28% new French oak, it has a vibrant freshness and purity, with lots of salty minerality in its mango, orange blossom, caramelized citrus all soaring from the glass. Fresh, lively and pure, with remarkable purity and elegance, it’s going to keep for a decade as well.
– Jeb Dunnuck, 95 pts

The 2015 Chardonnay Jennifers comes from a windy, cold Sebastopol Hills neighborhood from primarily the old Wente clone. Loads of orange marmalade, white peach and pineapple jump from the glass of this light gold wine, which has great precision and acidity. It is a super-concentrated, fleshy wine with a long, layering finish.
– Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 95 pts