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2023 Hartford Court Velvet Sisters Pinot Noir

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2023 Hartford Court Velvet Sisters Pinot Noir

$78
Not a historical or directOnly product
BROWSING ONLY

This alluring and hedonistic wine has amazing extract and purity of fruit focus.  Vibrant fruit aromas of black cherry, blueberry, anise and violets harmonize with subtle cinnamon stick notes.  The captivating aromas lead into equally vibrant flavors of berries and allspice in this sensuously elegant Pinot Noir.

Historical Acclaim

  • V. 2023: 95 points, Erin Brooks, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, October 2025
  • V. 2023: 94 points, Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, March 2026
  • V. 2023: 93 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, January 2026
  • V. 2023: 93 points, Courtney Humiston, JamesSuckling.com, November 2025
  • V. 2023: 93 points, Billy Norris, Vinous, January 2026
  • V. 2022: 96 points, Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, September 2024
  • V. 2022: 96 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent, April 2024
  • V. 2022: 94 points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com, June 2024
  • V. 2021: 95 points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com, July 2023
  • V. 2021: 94 points, Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, May 2024
  • V. 2021: 93 points, Erin Brooks, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, October 2024
  • V. 2019: 95 points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com, August 2022
  • V. 2019: 94 points, Erin Brooks, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, July 2022
  • V. 2019: 91 points, Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, July 2022
  • V. 2018: 95 points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, July 2021
  • V. 2018: 94 points, Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, November 2021
  • V. 2018: 94 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, January 2021
  • V. 2017: 95+ points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, May 2020
  • V. 2017: 93 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, February 2020
  • V. 2017: 92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2020
  • V. 2017: 90 points, Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator, April 2020
  • V. 2016: 96 points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, June 2019
  • V. 2016: 94 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, October 2018
  • V. 2016: 92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2019
  • V. 2015: 96 points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, June 2018
  • V. 2015: 93 points, Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, August 2018
  • V. 2014: 91 points, Robert M. Parker Jr., Robert Parker Wine Advocate, October 2016
  • V. 2013: 96 points, Robert M. Parker Jr., Robert Parker Wine Advocate, October 2015
  • V. 2012: 90 points, Robert M. Parker Jr., Robert Parker Wine Advocate, December 2014
  • V. 2011: 91 points, Robert M. Parker Jr., Robert Parker Wine Advocate, December 2013
  • V. 2011: 90 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2014
  • V. 2010: 91 points, Antonio Galloni, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, April 2013
  • V. 2009: 91 points, James Laube, Wine Spectator, April 2013

Vineyard & Vintage Character

In the Anderson Valley of Mendocino County, the local residents speak an obscure dialect of English known as Boontling, developed in the late 1800s. The "Velvet Sisters" are local historical figures who in Boontling lore became known for wearing plush velvet dresses that they had purchased on a trip to British Columbia. We call this wine "Velvet Sisters" in tribute to the Anderson Valley history and the wine's plush velvety texture.
The 2023 Velvet Sisters Pinot is sourced from blocks within the Falk vineyard, an estate-owned vineyard located in the hills above Anderson Valley. Falk vineyard is planted to Dijon clones 115, 667, 777, and Pommard selections. The character of this carefully harvested Pinot Noir includes lively fruit aromas and a silky texture; exemplary of the best of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir.
Velvet Sisters Pinot Noir
Wine Details
OAK
100% French oak; 25% new
TA
6.0g/L
CASES PRODUCED
249
TIME IN OAK
15 months
ALCOHOL
13.8%
PH
3.64
FILTRATION
Unfined and Unfiltered
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