Court Garden

Hartford Court

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Grapes fig jam, sweet, ketchup almost??? Like acidic but sweet smell, very acidic / sour, taste stays in mouth very long, absolutely lovely and tart, medium high tannins / mouthfeel — 11 hours ago

Two Hands

Bella's Garden Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014

Ming L
9.3

When last tasted about 3 years ago, the palate left much to be desired. This is finally coming together.
The nose shows beautifully with blackberries, prune, black tea leaf, cured meat, black pepper, and cocoa powder. Medium to full, the palate is lush, silky, and powerful. Fresh round acidity and fine grained tannins. Long candied herbal finish.
This will continued to evolve and provide drinking pleasure for the next 10-15 years.
— 3 months ago

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Williams Selyem

Luella's Garden Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Blackberry, licorice , raspberry jam, touch of tobacco. — 5 months ago

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Hartford Court

MacLean's Block Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Hartford Pinots are excellent. This is the tops. Decant. Let it breathe. — 8 months ago

Hartford / Hartford Court

Warrior Princess Block Zena Crown Vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir 2022

2022 vintage. Tight. Medium-heavy body and polished as is the Hartford Court style. Needs a decade or 6-8 hours in a decanter to lighten up, Francis. 01.09.25. — 11 days ago

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Two Hands

Lily's Garden McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Poured into a decanted about an hour prior to service and presented double-blind. The 2019 “Lily’s Garden” pours a deep garnet with a bit of purple and a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose the wine is developing with black bramble fruit, purple flowers, a touch of the animal and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The alcohol is elevated; calling it high. The finish is medium+. I called Syrah from France, from the Northern Rhône, Croze-Hermitage from a recent warmer vintage like 2019. Dangit…I got the variety right but I should have considered Australia with the elevated alcohol. This is a fairly classic Aussie Shiraz that certainly gives off a French vibe but the fruit and alcohol give it away. Drink now through 2034. — 2 months ago

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Hartford Court

Old Vine Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2021

Nice notes on the nose, definitely appreciating Napa, with a little bite on the front end. Smooth and just enough juice on the back end. Might make a hood home cooking wine. . — 7 months ago

Hartford Court

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018

Ron R
9.2

So impressed with this $23 bottle. Drinks like $60, easily. Lovely aroma of soft caramel leads into baked apples on the mid palate. Nice ripe structure and acidity suggest this will continue as is for a few more years, but why wait? — 24 days ago

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Pizza looks even better!!
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Yes, @Martin Bergo, if you’re partial to a more contemporary style of chard, you’ll love everything about it. Enjoy!
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@Vino Joe, that’s my boys craft. They killing it…

Henschke

Johann's Garden Barossa Valley Red Blend 2022

Another excellent red in the Henschke range. Brief notes: A GMS blend from the Barossa Valley. Rich and flavoursome (14.5% ABV). Red and blue fruits - medium plus bodied - plush. Stephen Henschke often said on the weekend what great vintages 2022 and 2023 were. Added to the fabulous 2021, that’s 3 great vintages in a row. — 8 months ago

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