Hartford Court Seascape Chardonnay 2019

Hartford Court Seascape Chardonnay 2019 is a striking coastal Chardonnay that captures the wild, cool-energy character of Sonoma’s Seascape Vineyard. With its vivid fruit, saline edge, and impressive depth, it stands out as one of the most distinctive examples of California Chardonnay. The vineyard’s exceptionally late harvest and the wine’s carefully handled oak aging give it both precision and richness.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a bright, polished golden hue. The nose is beautifully layered and expressive, opening with green mango, yuzu, mandarin peel, pink grapefruit, oyster shell, and a hint of tart pastry crust. The palate is equally compelling, combining green apple, ripe pear, citrus zest, brioche, almond, and a touch of honey. There is remarkable intensity and length on the finish, with a mineral, almost saline line that keeps the wine fresh and focused. This is a Chardonnay with excellent aging potential and should develop even more complexity over the next several years.

Production
Seascape Vineyard sits very close to the Pacific Ocean in a raw, cool, wind-influenced site, where temperatures are low enough that the fruit is often harvested as late as November. The grapes were pressed whole-cluster, and the juice matured for 16 months in French oak barrels, 30% of them new. The wine was bottled without filtration, helping preserve its texture, purity, and layered expression of site.

Food & Serving
This Chardonnay is a natural match for lobster, scallops, crab, roast chicken, creamy risotto, and richer fish dishes such as turbot or halibut with butter sauce. It is best served slightly chilled, around 10–12°C, and can be enjoyed straight from the bottle or given a short decant if you want to open up its aromatic complexity.

Producer
Hartford Family Winery, based in Sonoma County, has earned a strong reputation for producing site-driven wines with real character and precision. Under winemaker Jeff Stewart, the estate has become especially respected for cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that reflect their vineyard origins with clarity. Hartford is widely regarded as one of California’s most compelling producers of elegant, expressive coastal wines.

We deliver within 2 - 6 business days. You can choose whether it should be to a parcel shop or home delivery. Free delivery to both parcel shops and your front door. Our store partners primarily use GLS, DPD, UPS and DHL for deliveries. We cover deliveries to the majority of countries in Europe.