Charles E. Heintz

Ultramarine Wines

Charles Heintz Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé

Late disgorged 2/27/25. Deep rose color. Not sure I like the style. Have been drinking these wines for years this being the first LD — 13 days ago

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Ultramarine Wines

Blanc de Blancs Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Shay A
9.3

With some inconsistencies the last year or two with Ultramarine, this was a nice refresher of how enjoyable they can be when showing well. I chose this as one of my 2018 Cali BdB sparklers I opened to see how the sparkling wine scene is evolving (also opened was a 2018 Haliotide BdB, 2018 Ultramarine Michael Mara BdB and 2018 Brick & Mortar Manchester Ridge BdB).

Over the last 7yrs or so of opening Ultramarine, I’ve found the Charles Heintz to show the classical vineyard expression of pure and ripe tropical fruit (guava), a small amount of oxidation of the fruit, and a distinct cream soda note. This 2018 lined up fairly close to those expectations (whereas the Michael Mara has been a bit more austere in the past, yet not as much barrel character as the one today). More “funk” and texture than the classical Haliotide, but not too far (nothing vegetal). The dosage feels on-point here. Follows the grower champagne vibe, but more to the natty side.
— a year ago

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Ultramarine Wines

Charles Heintz Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Ron R
9.4

Happy Christmas Delectable peeps.
Much love to one and all from NJ.
So glad I’m on the Ultramarine list. This stuff is plush and very inviting.
— 4 years ago

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James Ayling

Ultra plush…. Just need this rain to stop! 🌞
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Is this a still wine?
Ron R

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No mate. It’s a sparkler. In my mind, the best domestic. Damn good one, too!

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2019

Toasted Charles E. Rice — 2 years ago

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Amici Cellars

Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Amici Cellars ‘Charles Heintz Vineyard’ Chardonnay 2014: Full-bodied. Elegant balance. Bright rich impressive flavors: Apple. Pear. Guava. Melon. Honey. Lemon zest. Soft oak with butter and a creamy, persistent finish. For me, this was an outstanding Chardonnay! Highly recommend if you are looking for a good value, age-worthy California Chardonnay. This wine will age wonderfully for many years to come. Great day to all! Cheers🍷 — 3 years ago

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Senses Wines

Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

2022 vintage. Slightly more oak on this version than other interpretations of the Charles Heintz Vyd than I’ve had previously. Still with the glittering mineral presence expected from the vineyard. Pricey but it didn’t exactly suck. 03.26.25. — 7 months ago

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DuMOL

Charles Heintz Vineyard Isobel Chardonnay 2020

2020 vintage. Lean and mean and mineralesque. Light-medium body. Will try to double park a bottle of this and excavate in 7-8 years. Beautiful example of this style. 4.13.23. — 3 years ago

Jan, Ira and 12 others liked this

Littorai

Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

Fantastic Chardonnay. Gold standard of what California chards have to offer. Tasted like a bolder version of white burgundy. — 3 years ago

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LaRue Wines

Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Jeremy Shanker
9.2

So, so good — 4 years ago

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