Pinot Noir, Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, CA, 2023

The 2023 Hartford Court Russian River Valley Pinot Noir received a strong set of professional reviews, with scores ranging from 91–94 points. The winery’s current list price is $38.

Bottom line

Average of these six major critics: 92.3 points. That's a very solid consensus, particularly for a roughly $38–$42 appellation-level Pinot Noir. The 94 from Jeb Dunnuck is the standout score, while all six critics put it in the 91–94 range.

Stylistically, expect a rich but balanced Russian River Pinot: dark/red cherry and berry fruit, baking spice, earth/forest-floor character, lively acidity and silky-to-powdery tannins. It's approachable now, but several critics see enough structure for 5–10+ years of development.

My take: At around $38–$42, a 92.3-point professional consensus makes the 2023 Hartford Court RRV Pinot Noir a very good buy, especially if you like a somewhat richer, fruit-forward California Pinot rather than a delicate Burgundian style.