Hartford Court Stone Cote Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2023

Jeb Dunnuck Review
Rated 94
The 2023 Chardonnay Stone Cote Vineyard is fresh with a lifted perfume of flinty wet rock, fresh peach, preserved citrus, and hints of grapefruit. The palate is ripe but has an elegant feel, with refreshing acidity and a silky, rounded texture. It's a very pretty wine all around, with an approachable feel, and should drink well over the coming 6-7 years. Drinking Window 2025-2032.

Hartford Court Stone Cote Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2023

A stunning expression of cool-climate Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Hartford Court's Stone Cote 2023 delivers precision, minerality, and luxurious texture drawn from one of the estate's most distinctive vineyard sites.
The 2023 vintage showcases exceptional balance—rich yet lifted, powerful yet refined—capturing the purity and tension that define elite coastal Chardonnay.

Key Details

• Producer: Hartford Court
• Vineyard: Stone Cote
• Region: Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
• Varietal: Chardonnay
• Style: Rich, mineral-driven, cool-climate Chardonnay
• ABV: 14.6%

Tasting Notes

• Lemon curd, white peach, and crisp green apple
• Notes of wet stone, sea spray, and subtle flint
• Hints of vanilla, toasted hazelnut, and delicate spice
• Silky, layered palate with vibrant coastal acidity
• Long, mineral-etched finish with elegant richness

Profile & Craft

• Sourced from a rocky, low-yielding site that produces naturally concentrated fruit
• Fermented and aged in French oak for texture and complexity
• Showcases Hartford Court's hallmark precision and coastal purity
• A standout bottling for collectors of top-tier Sonoma Chardonnay

Serving & Pairing

• Serve at 50-55°F to highlight minerality and texture
• Pairs with lobster, scallops, roast chicken, and creamy pastas
• Excellent for Chardonnay enthusiasts seeking tension and richness
• Drink now for vibrancy or cellar 5-10 years for added depth