Cruse Wine Co.
Charles Heintz Vineyard Syrah
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Vibrant purple. Deep fruit character, subdued spice elements for Syrah. The main palate impression is of dense, extremely fine grained tannins than beg another sip. Paired w grilled lamb chops scented w garlic, oregano and rosemary, which seems an ideal match.
Vibrant purple. Deep fruit character, subdued spice elements for Syrah. The main palate impression is of dense, extremely fine grained tannins than beg another sip. Paired w grilled lamb chops scented w garlic, oregano and rosemary, which seems an ideal match.
Jun 2nd, 2019
The 2015 Syrah Charles Heintz Vineyard is an outrageously beautiful, vivid wine. A rush of blue and purplish fruit, lavender, licorice and dark spice make a strong opening statement. Today, the tannins are a bit overpowering, but time in bottle will do the trick. The 2015 was fermented in concrete, with 10% whole clusters, and aged in a combination of concrete and oak. Readers who can find the wine should not hesitate. Heintz is one of the top vineyards in California. Getting a glimpse of the site through the lens of Syrah it makes for a deeply fascinating experience. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar 2017)
The 2015 Syrah Charles Heintz Vineyard is an outrageously beautiful, vivid wine. A rush of blue and purplish fruit, lavender, licorice and dark spice make a strong opening statement. Today, the tannins are a bit overpowering, but time in bottle will do the trick. The 2015 was fermented in concrete, with 10% whole clusters, and aged in a combination of concrete and oak. Readers who can find the wine should not hesitate. Heintz is one of the top vineyards in California. Getting a glimpse of the site through the lens of Syrah it makes for a deeply fascinating experience. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar 2017)
Oct 30th, 2017
Too young but great bones
Too young but great bones
Dec 1st, 2016
Deep opaque purple, incredible nose bursting the senses. Rich layers of black cherry and smoked cinnamon. Still a little tannic, but it’s subtle. Good acidity and long finish.
Deep opaque purple, incredible nose bursting the senses. Rich layers of black cherry and smoked cinnamon. Still a little tannic, but it’s subtle. Good acidity and long finish.
Jul 29th, 2020Really great. Straight out of the bottle I got highly enjoyable fizzy blackberries. Once it opened up, it was more full bodied and tannic. Paired well if not necessarily “recommended” with penna alla vodka.
Really great. Straight out of the bottle I got highly enjoyable fizzy blackberries. Once it opened up, it was more full bodied and tannic. Paired well if not necessarily “recommended” with penna alla vodka.
Apr 24th, 2020Smooth soft tannins nice mouth feel.
Smooth soft tannins nice mouth feel.
Apr 21st, 2018Got two bottles. Both seem corked. Blueberry fruit evaporated immediately and left me with steak accidentally cooked with styrofoam still on.
Got two bottles. Both seem corked. Blueberry fruit evaporated immediately and left me with steak accidentally cooked with styrofoam still on.
May 20th, 2017Drink this in 5+ years and it will be a 10/10. Amazing balance for a 2015 Syrah. High acid and sharp, grippy tannins. Will be buying more to lay down for a while.
Drink this in 5+ years and it will be a 10/10. Amazing balance for a 2015 Syrah. High acid and sharp, grippy tannins. Will be buying more to lay down for a while.
Apr 22nd, 2017
Lots of potential here. Plan to revisit in 6 months or so.
Lots of potential here. Plan to revisit in 6 months or so.
Dec 29th, 2016