2019 Hartford Court Pinot Noir Seascape Vineyard

From a ridge-top vineyard at 1150 feet of elevation, located west of the town of Occidental, facing Bodega Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the 2019 Pinot Noir Seascape Vineyard is fragrant with dried roses and wild red raspberry, and savory with salinity. The palate is ripe and inviting, with gushy strawberry fruit as well as spice. With its silky texture, lift, and fresh acidity, it is drinking beautifully now and will drink well through 2030. A part of the Kendall-Jackson family, Hartford Court was established by Don and Jennifer Hartford, whose first vintage was 1994. They began with two vineyard designated wines, and today they have expanded to include 36 single vineyard wines, dedicated to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel. Jeff Stewart, the general manager and winemaker since 2011, and Tiaan Lordan, who has been with the estate since 2010, share the role as winemakers today.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Seascape Vineyard comes from vines planted at 1,150 feet in elevation, facing the Bodega Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It features lush aromas of cranberries, blood orange and rhubarb, along with touches of loamy earth, tobacco leaves and woodsmoke. Medium-bodied with a very silky texture, it has refreshing acidity, generous spicy layers and a long, energetic finish. 211 cases were made.