90POINTS
16½/20
Hartford Court Pinot Noir 2021
Russian River, Sonoma County, California, United StatesIn 2021 Hartford aged its Russian River Valley pinot for ten months in 27 percent new French oak barrels. The style, as always, is vibrant, with dark fruit leading the way, but the fruit/acid/alcohol mix is much better balanced these days, allowing the juicy black cherry, wild raspberry a chance to sing. There is an undercurrent of wild herbs, a hint of minerality, and round and soft tannins, suggesting you can enjoy it now.Tasted: 17 January 2023Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $66.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 337493UPC: 633072815298