Hartford Court Maclean’s Block Pinot Noir 2023

When it comes to Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, few names command as much respect in wine circles as Hartford Court. This isn’t just another California winery – it’s an institution that has consistently produced some of the most sought-after single-vineyard Pinots and Chardonnays in America.

The story of Hartford’s meteoric rise reads like a winemaking fairy tale. Founded in 1993, they were serving their wines at the White House within just four years. Robert Parker quickly declared them among “the upper echelon of Pinot Noir producers in Northern California,” and their trophy case has been expanding ever since.

The Hartford Court secret sauce relates to their belief that difficult vineyard sites produce wines of unmatched personality and depth. This approach has earned them a staggering collection of 95+ point scores and placements on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list year after year.