2018 Hartford Court Pinot Noir Land's Edge Vineyard

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 95 WE 95 VN 94 WS 94 WA 92 W&S 91
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, July 2021

The 2018 Pinot Noir Land's Edge Vineyards is another Sonoma Coast release from this great producer. Medium ruby/purple-hued, with an exotic bouquet of black cherries, blueberries, candied violets, and flowery incense, it...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, July 2021

From two vineyard sites just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, this wine is juicy in cranberry and pomegranate. Lifted accents of white pepper, orange peel and rose add complexity and nuance to the robust frame...
VN 94

Vinous, January 2021

The 2018 Pinot Noir Land's Edge Vineyards is so expressive. The blend of sites (Far Coast and Sea Scape) works so well. Blood orange, spice, rose petal and succulent red cherry are all laced together in an open-knit, racy...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, January 2021

A refined and minerally style, with lithe acidity supporting well-knit flavors of cherry and raspberry. The plush finish lingers with creamy accents and plenty of spicy and toasty notes. Drink now through 2026. 2,320...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2021

The 2018 Pinot Noir Land’s Edge Vineyards was aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, 31% new. Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, it bursts from the glass with bold expressions of black cherries, mulberries and wild...
W&S 91

Wine & Spirits, April 2021

Oak enriches this wine’s creamy texture and provides the base notes while the fruit shimmers on top. It’s a powerful pinot with enough brisk structure and high-toned fruit to carry all the richness. (2,328 cases) —J.G.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Sonoma
Sub-appellation Russian River Valley
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.6%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Hartford Court Land's Edge Pinot Noir is a standout offering from the renowned Sonoma region of California, specifically the Russian River Valley sub-appellation. This Pinot Noir, produced by Hartford Court, exhibits a rich red color and is sealed with a traditional cork closure. With an alcohol content of 14.6%, this wine has garnered significant praise from various professional reviewers.

Jeb Dunnuck awarded this wine an impressive 95 points, noting its "exotic bouquet of black cherries, blueberries, candied violets, and flowery incense." He highlighted its "medium-bodied richness, a juicy, racy mouthfeel, supple tannins, and a great finish." Dunnuck suggests that this wine will improve with a year of bottle aging and will drink well through at least 2030.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also provided a favorable review, giving it 92 points. The review describes the wine as "pale to medium ruby-purple colored" with "bold expressions of black cherries, mulberries, and wild blueberries." The palate is described as "jam-packed with freshly crushed red and blue fruits, supported by grainy tannins and bold freshness," culminating in a "lingering mineral note." This wine was aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, with 31% being new, and a total of 2,328 cases were produced.

Antonio Galloni of Vinous awarded the wine 94 points, praising its expressiveness and the successful blend of Far Coast and Sea Scape vineyard sites. He notes flavors of "blood orange, spice, rose petal, and succulent red cherry" and describes it as an "open-knit, racy Pinot that will drink beautifully right out of the gate."

Wine Enthusiast, with reviewer Virginie Boone, also gave the wine a 95-point score. Boone describes it as "juicy in cranberry and pomegranate" with "lifted accents of white pepper, orange peel, and rose," adding complexity to its robust frame.

Wine Spectator and Wine & Spirits are also complimentary, with scores of 94 and 91 respectively. Wine Spectator highlights its "refined and minerally style" with "lithe acidity" and a "plush finish," while Wine & Spirits commends its "creamy texture" and "powerful pinot" character.

Overall, the 2018 Hartford Court Land's Edge Pinot Noir is a highly regarded wine, praised for its rich fruit profile, balanced acidity, and expressive character.