HARTFORD COURT RUSSIAN RIVER CHARDONNAY WINE +14 750ML

Hartford Court Russian River Valley Chardonnay 750 mL

• Tasting / Profile
  • From the estate-driven team at Hartford Family Winery in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley; their Russian River Valley Chardonnay shows ripe fruit with serious tension from cooler-climate sourcing.
  • Flavor/aroma: white-flower notes, citrus oil, apricot, fresh nectarine, lemon-drop, green apple; mid-palate shows mineral lift and a hint of crystallised ginger in the finish.
  • ABV typical: around ~14 % for recent vintages.

• Menu Versatility
  • Excellent by-the-glass choice when you want a premium but accessible California Chardonnay.
  • Food pairing: grilled salmon, seared scallops, roasted chicken with cream sauce, richer vegetable dishes (e.g., butternut squash risotto) — the richness and acidity balance nicely.
  • Works in “by the bottle” at tables for guests wanting a refined white that holds its own, and is also appropriate for seasonal menus featuring lighter wines with structure.
  • A good candidate for wine flights (e.g., “California Chardonnays – Sonoma Coast vs Russian River vs Napa”) enhancing guest engagement.

• Operational Efficiency
  • Standard 750 mL format fits seamlessly into existing wine-list inventory, shelving and service protocols.
  • Estate brand with consistent quality means staff can promote confidently; minimal training needed beyond talking about “Russian River” region and “chardonnay with depth”.
  • Because this is a premium but not ultra-luxury bottle, it helps drive turnover and avoids the slow-moving risk of ultra-high end whites.

• Profit Potential
  • Positioned as a premium tier—allows elevated by-the-glass pricing (and higher margin) relative to house whites, while still broadly accessible to guests.
  • Use in promotions: e.g., “Tonight’s feature Chardonnay – Russian River Valley” or bottle pairing with chef’s special.
  • Because of the story (estate, Russian River, chardonnay) you can support premium pricing and increase check averages.
  • Opportunity for upsell: suggest this Chardonnay as upgrade from standard white list wines, or as part of a premium bottle-section offering.

Hartford Court Russian River Valley Chardonnay 750 mL — Sonoma County; white flower, citrus oil & apricot aroma, fresh nectarine and green apple palate, mineral-driven finish at ~14% ABV; a refined California white for by-the-glass or bottle service.