2021 Hartford Court Chardonnay Seven’s Bench Vineyard, Carneros

San Francisco Wine Panel 98 Points

Still clearly youthful and impressive in scale, the aromas of this opulent Chardonnay are centered on white peach, golden fig and a hint of guava, all these immersed in a rich bath of baked apple, vanilla cream pie, nutmeg and hazelnut meringue. Appropriate zest and chalky minerality counterpoint the plush fruit that emerges on the palate and carries through a luxurious finish built for richly sauced entrees. Delicious now and notably food worthy, it is likely eighteen months or so from its full expression and would be well worth the wait. 316 6-packs produced.