Sonoma County

Region: U.S.A., California, Sonoma County
Grape Variety: Zinfandel

Background: Back in 1985, around a friendly game of Liar’s Dice, Tim Murphy, Dale Goode and Dave Ready decided to make their love of fine wines official.

Tasting Notes: A bouquet of strawberry and red plum with a hint of oak. This Zinfandel is juicy as ever with soft ripe tannins and fresh flavours of black raspberry, cherry and jam.
Thoughts from the Winemaker David Ready, JR: “Liar’s Dice is as juicy as ever! The soft tannins invite ripe, yet fresh flavours of black raspberry, black cherry, and blackberry jam. This is created to be a second glass Zin! If you have one, you are certain to have a second.".

Food Pairing: Suggested dishes to pair with this wine are meat sambousek, short rib taco, kafta tagine and crispy aromatic pork.

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Region: California, Sonoma County, U.S.A.

Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaking Process: Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are blended with Merlot for softness, Cabernet Franc for tannins, Petit Verdot for an enhanced mouthfeel and Malbec for roundeness. It is aged for 10 months in French Oak barrels (59%) American Oak Barrels (29%) and stainless steel vats. Artisanal winemaking techniques, including cold soaking and extended maceration are used to enhance and soften the tannins, deepen the colour and intensify the flavours.

Tasting Notes: Aromas of lush black cherry, blackberry and cassis draw you in. Round, rich seamless tannins provide a robust backbone and supple mid-palate. Notes of cedar, vanilla and a hint of mocha linger on the finish.

Food Pairing: This is a perfect wine for pairing with steak, barbecued meats or hearty roast vegetables.

Awards:
Sakura Awards 2023 - Gold
Sakura Awards 2023 - Grand Prix (Best Pairing Wine for Japanese)
California State Fair 2022 - Gold (Best of Class Appellation)
The Global Cabernet Masters 2022 - Silver

Critic Scores:
Robert Parker - 90 Points

Region: U.S.A., California, Sonoma County
Grape Variety: Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: Beautifully integrated tropical flavours such as pineapple, mango, and papaya with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. These flavours delicately intertwine with aromas of vanilla and honey to create depth and balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak rounds out the long, lingering finish.

Food Pairing: An excellent wine to pair with fish, poultry or cheese risotto.

Awards:
Sakura Awards 2024 - Gold
OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition 2024 - Gold
California State Fair 2023 - Silver
OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition 2023 - Double Gold

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Region: California
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes: Thick, tannic and herbal, this is an earthy and ethereal wine from the coast, aromatic in rose petal and forest floor. A notable backbone of acidity keeps it fresh and energetic in the glass amid a savoury landscape of salty, silky structure.

Food Pairing: This wine pairs perfectly with grilled meats, roasted vegetables and bold cheeses. It is sure to impress even the most discerning wine enthusiast.

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Region: California
Grape variety: Chardonnay

Background: The 2020 Hartford Court Russian River Valley Chardonnay is sourced from a collection of small vineyards located throughout the Russian River Valley AVA.
These vineyards are a combination of our Estate properties such as Jennifer’s, Fog Dance, Bellflower, and Arrendell as well as a handful of our neighbours’ vineyards located in the heart of the Russian River Valley.
The sites express the essence of the Russian River Valley by showcasing the best of the sub-regions within our AVA:
- Middle Reach – Ripe fruits, honeysuckle and jasmine characters.
- Green Valley – Citrus, lemon drop candy and green apple aromas and flavours.
- Laguna Ridge – Baked apple and pear, layered texture, crystallized ginger finish.
- Sebastopol Hills – Bright citrus oil aromatics with focused acidity and lemon-lime flavours.
- Santa Rosa Plains – Rich citrus and apple aromas with round, long texture.

Each sub-region brings complexity and character to the final blend.

Tasting notes: This Chardonnay offers subtle aromas of jasmine flower, citrus oil, green apple, and pear. The elegant aromatics are complemented by fresh kiwi, lemon drop, and green apple flavours. The fruit-focused mid-palate is followed by subtle mineral notes and a hint of crystallized ginger in the finish.

Awards
Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, July 2022 - 92 Points - Editor’s Choice - Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2020: "With a big, rich opening of toasted oak, this crowd-pleasing wine delivers tropical richness and intensity around a spicy complement of baking spice and vanilla. It is well made and balanced within a full-bodied style."

Robert Parker Wine Advocate: 92 Points - Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2019: “Barrel fermented and matured 10 months in 28% new oak. It's composed of a blend of fruit from neighbourhoods across the Russian River Valley: Middle Reach, Green Valley, Laguna Ridge, Santa Rosa Plain and Sebastopol Hills. It has a nose of white peaches and lime peel with touches of toast, dark spice and roasted almonds. The palate is lush and satiny, with hedonistic, spicy fruits and fresh acidity that makes this super easy to drink!”

2019: 91 points K.M., Wine Spectator, December 2021
2019: 94 points V.B., Wine Enthusiast, November 2021
2019: 91 points A.G., Vinous, July 2021
2019: 93 points J.D., JebDunnuck.com, July 2021
2019: 91 points L.P.-B, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, January 2021
2018: 94 points V.B., Wine Enthusiast, July 2020
2018: 91+ points L.P.-B, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, February 2020
2017: 94 points J.D., JebDunnuck.com, June 2019
2016: 92 points L.P.-B, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, October 2018
2016: 93 points V.B., Wine Enthusiast, August 2018

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