bought every last bottle the distributor had left... the next shipment will be a new vintage. Not that I expect it to be bad... but will it be another double 92 pointer? 

"I wish all Chardonnays at this price point tasted this good!" Wine Advocate

Hartford Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018

End of Vintage Sale $19.99 
Beats the winery price by $10!!!

92 pts Wine Spectator / 92 pts Jeb Dunnuck / 91+ pts Wine Advocate

This is an absolutely stunning chardonnay, with fresh citrus and a bright minerality, all underscored by fresh ginger and a bit of pithy lemon. It’s a perfect encapsulation of what makes the Russian River Valley so phenomenal, and a wonderful crowd-pleaser to boot. For me, what makes this the stand out offering of the year is its balance. Neither heavy, nor light... it finds a middle-ground that is anything but average... exploding with floral and citrus notes that result from hand-harvesting at night or early morning. A technique developed in New Zealand to preserve the bright aromatics of Sauvignon Blanc, the technique is applied here to Chardonnay, with stunning results. Honeysuckle, jasmine, orange blossom, tangerine peel... wow! This is Chardonnay? Oh, yes it is... because there are all the apple and pear flavors striding through and that hint of ginger on the finish. I'm loading up on this one... as versatile a food wine as you will come across... back up the truck!

"Luscious, rich and full of creamy white fruit flavors flanked by buttery accents. Spicy plushness lingers into the finish, with some honeyed notes. Drink now through 2024." WS

"the 2018 Chardonnay Russian River Valley sings of fresh Bosc pears, white peaches and pink grapefruit with hints of powdered ginger, shaved almonds and white pepper. Medium-bodied, the palate has great vibrancy and juiciness with effortless fruit expression and lovely savory layers on the finish. I wish all Chardonnays at this price point tasted this good!" WA

"the appellation 2018 Chardonnay Russian River Valley is a great introduction into the wines of this estate and has a richer, expansive, medium to full-bodied style offering lots of golden apple, musky pineapple, brioche, and honeysuckle aromas and flavors. It's a textured, beautifully balanced, superb appellation Chardonnay to enjoy over the coming 4-5 years." JD

Or reply. The wine is available now in Chapel Hill. Next Wednesday, as ordered, in Hillsborough.