2021 Hartford Court Chardonnay Sevens Bench Russian River

(94 Points) "A more opulent style with a richer golden hue, the 2021 Chardonnay Sevens Bench Vineyard takes on more tropical ripe fruits in its notes of golden pineapple, baking spice, and orange zest.  Full-bodied, with a rich yet clean, viscous texture, ripe peach, honeysuckle, and citrus oil, it's long on the palate and has nice balance.  Drink it now or over the next 6-8 years. —Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com, July 2023