Nose
This distinct Russian River Valley Chardonnay displays yellow apple, peach blossom, tangerine and crystallized ginger.
Palate
Fresh flavors of Gravenstein apple and citrus are intertwined with layers of spice. A rich and weighty mid-palate is followed by a very long exotic, mineral-infused finish
Growing Conditions
Our family of four makes Four Hearts Vineyards Chardonnay from the estate and neighboring vineyards located in the heart of the Russian River Valley AVA. The vineyards are planted with very diverse Chardonnay clonal selections that include old Wente, Sees and Rued field selections, Dijon Clone 95 and Clone 4. These clones and field selections are picked and fermented separately and only the best barrels from each lot are blended to make the final bottling. The 2011 Hartford Court Four Hearts Chardonnay has a weighty texture with spicy and layered flavors and finishes with a brightness that reflects the cool climate origins of the vineyards that comprise this blend. All wines are barrel fermented in French oak barrels and complete full malolactic fermentation with bi-monthly lees stirring.
Bottling
Unfined and unfiltered
Winemaking
Native & cultured yeast
Aging
10 months in 100% French oak, 38% new
