Wine Doctrine
2015

Hartford / Hartford Court Pinot Noir Velvet Sisters

Tasted 1 July 2018 North Coast · Anderson Valley

The most flavor-driven of the Pinots served, the Velvet Sisters was kicking out ripe and sweet red cherry, red raspberry, orange rind, and evergreen notes. The alcohol lingered in the finish. The core fruit had a red…

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Hartford / Hartford Court Syrah Outer Limits Vineyard

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

Heavy and brawny blackberry and dark earthy plum notes carry just enough cut to hold the thickset core together. At times, overly lush on the front end and blocky on the back, the profile here tips a…

Reviewed 28 May 2021
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Hartford / Hartford Court Chardonnay Far Coast Vineyard

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

Round, plush, and full of gooey vanillin oak that almost completely washes over the ripe lemon curd and tropical fruit flavors. Saccharine-driven and cloying. Zero cut or frame.

Reviewed 31 May 2020
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Hartford / Hartford Court Pinot Noir Seascape Vineyard

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

Black and red cherry, muddled overripe strawberry, pomegranate juice, peat smoke, tobacco leaf, sea foam, and hints of citrus rind. Nicely focused, with a cut that is deliberate but somewhat subtle…

Reviewed 1 April 2019
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