HARTFORD WINES Hartford Court Sevens Bench Chardonnay, Carneros

This is an outstanding Chablis that comes from a vineyard that sits just below the superlative Premier Cru, Montée de Tonnerre. With a level of quality and concentration that is comparable to Premier Cru Chablis, there is a weight and breadth to the palate that is beautifully accentuated by stonefruit and citrus notes, steely acidity and a crushed stone-like minerality.

In Margaret River, considered one of Australia’s premium chardonnay growing regions, Cape Mentelle creates wines of plush texture, depth and power, yet balanced with a fine frame of acidity. This Reserve Chardonnay reflects Chapman Brook and Crossroads, our two southern Margaret River vineyards. Both sites have wonderful expressive personalities that complement each other beautifully and represent a combination of both our past and present. From careful site selection many years ago through to refined and innovative viticulture and winemaking practices today. Bringing them together is a joy, creating one of the finest expressions of our unique terroir. Confidence and class shine through with notes of white flowers, white pepper, and sea salt, unfolding into delicate layers of pastry apple tart and bitter almond. The palate is dynamic and vibrant, offering complex layers of citrus blossom, candied lemon, macadamia, and yellow grapefruit, all balanced by mineral tones and fine phenolic grip.