{"product_id":"hartford-court-four-hearts-vineyard-chardonnay-2022","title":"Hartford Court Four Hearts Vineyard Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eHartford Court Four Hearts Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 is a refined, terroir-driven expression from California’s cool Green Valley of Russian River Valley. Shaped by ocean influence and a long growing season, it combines the richness associated with California Chardonnay with the precision, freshness and mineral character often found in fine white Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine presents a bright, pale-gold appearance. Its sophisticated nose opens with lemon, lime, white peach and ripe apple, followed by delicate notes of white flowers, toasted almond and a discreet touch of vanilla from oak maturation. The balance between ripe fruit and cool-climate freshness gives the wine both generosity and elegance.\n\nOn the palate, it is full-bodied and silky, yet energetic, with flavours of citrus, green apple and stone fruit supported by lively acidity and a fine, chalky mineral character. The oak is seamlessly integrated, adding texture and complexity without masking the fruit or vineyard expression. A long, clean finish brings citrus, white flowers and a subtle saline note. With its concentration and acidity, the wine should develop gracefully over the medium term, gaining further nutty and savoury complexity with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour Hearts Vineyard lies in the cool Green Valley of Russian River Valley, where regular coastal fog and low temperatures extend the growing season and help preserve natural acidity and aromatic intensity. The wine’s refined texture and discreet vanilla and toasted-almond nuances reflect maturation in oak, while the precise, mineral style allows the vineyard’s cool-climate character to remain at the forefront. Specific harvesting and vinification details are not provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe lightly chilled at approximately 10–12°C. This Chardonnay is an excellent match for roast chicken, grilled or poached fish, shellfish, lobster, creamy pasta and dishes featuring mushrooms or mild, nutty cheeses. Decanting is not essential, but allowing the wine to breathe in a wide glass for 15–20 minutes can reveal additional floral, mineral and oak-derived nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHartford Court is Hartford’s specialist label for expressive, small-lot wines from distinctive vineyard sites in California, with a particular reputation for elegant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery’s focus on cool-climate vineyards and site-specific character has helped establish Hartford Court as a respected name in the Russian River Valley. Four Hearts Vineyard is one of the estate’s more precise and elegant Chardonnay expressions, prized for its balance, freshness and detailed terroir profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hartford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604598870353,"sku":"FW-10257","price":94.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/hartfordcourtfourheartsvineyardchardonnay2017-38_a0f5f34a-40f8-4837-b24e-c14d4db5dd9d.png?v=1786993815","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/hartford-court-four-hearts-vineyard-chardonnay-2022","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}