named for the dance performed by the Pacific fog that drifts through the vineyards and back again to the sea each day
100% Chardonnay | 14 months in 100% French oak, 13% new
Hartford Family Winery was founded in 1994 as a result of Don and Jennifer Hartford’s appreciation for the wines, the people, and the unique vineyards near their Russian River Valley home. Located in the Sonoma County town of Forestville, the winery is about 15 miles from the cool Pacific Coast.
Hartford Family Winery specializes in making wines from single vineyard sites. In recent vintages we have made about 25 different single vineyard bottlings. Small and low-yielding vineyards deliver expressive and personality-rich wine. Our single vineyard Hartford Court Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays total as few as 93 cases, up to about 800 cases. Likewise, our Hartford Old Vine Zinfandels are produced in small quantities. Our single vineyard wines are highly allocated.
The 2021 Fog Dance Chardonnay displays bright aromas of citrus oil, peach pit, and orange blossom. The flavors of mandarin orange, white peach, and preserved lemon meld together with a mineral-driven finish, reflecting in cool Green Valley terroir.
Jeb Dunnuck | 95 pts