Hartford Court Four Hearts Chardonnay

Our family makes Four Hearts Vineyards Chardonnay from vineyards located in the heart of the Russian River Valley AVA. These vineyards average over 40 years old and are planted with very diverse Chardonnay clonal selections that include old Wente, Sees, Arrendell, Rued held selections, along with Dijon Clone 95 and Clone 4. These clones and held selections are harvested and fermented separately and only the best barrels from each lot are blended to create the final cuvée. The 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.

This highly textured wine displays aromas of yellow apple, orange blossom, honeysuckle and tangerine skin. Fresh flavors of Granny Smith apple and Meyer lemon are intertwined with layers of spice and crystallized ginger. A rich and weighty mid-palate is followed by a very long exotic, mineral infused finish.