Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Medium lemon color with aromas of stone fruits, citrus, spice, biscuit and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and apricot with citrus, biscuit, honeysuckle and nutty notes. Smooth, long finish, well balanced with savory acidity, ending with fruit and yeasty mineral character. Nice!
Medium lemon color with aromas of stone fruits, citrus, spice, biscuit and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and apricot with citrus, biscuit, honeysuckle and nutty notes. Smooth, long finish, well balanced with savory acidity, ending with fruit and yeasty mineral character. Nice!
Oct 20th, 2021
I love Heintz vineyard chards. Like Ritchie (but opposite side of the spectrum) they are supremely identifiable. The nose on this was nothing like most Heintz chards...it was large and in charge. Almost like an Aubert with the sweet lemon and vanilla notes. However, the palate was more aligned with what I expected. Guava, mango and an acidic backbone to carry the finish. This is a really nice chard, just simply different than most Heintz chards.
I love Heintz vineyard chards. Like Ritchie (but opposite side of the spectrum) they are supremely identifiable. The nose on this was nothing like most Heintz chards...it was large and in charge. Almost like an Aubert with the sweet lemon and vanilla notes. However, the palate was more aligned with what I expected. Guava, mango and an acidic backbone to carry the finish. This is a really nice chard, just simply different than most Heintz chards.
Jul 7th, 2018
I think this bottle has been opened at the near perfect time. Winemaker suggests enjoying summer 2017, and we're almost there. I would like to try this textured Chardonnay in one more year to taste how it progresses.
I think this bottle has been opened at the near perfect time. Winemaker suggests enjoying summer 2017, and we're almost there. I would like to try this textured Chardonnay in one more year to taste how it progresses.
Apr 20th, 2017
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.
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.
Apr 14th, 2023
Stunning! Meyer lemon, apple, honeysuckle. This is what California Chardonnay should be!
Stunning! Meyer lemon, apple, honeysuckle. This is what California Chardonnay should be!
Aug 28th, 2021Funky aroma, like blue cheese & wet towel. Tangy banana, yeast, cheese, buttered bread, & smooth oak. Medium-minus acidity. Creamy finish. Interesting.
Funky aroma, like blue cheese & wet towel. Tangy banana, yeast, cheese, buttered bread, & smooth oak. Medium-minus acidity. Creamy finish. Interesting.
Jun 30th, 2019Ripe orchard fruit edging on tropical, round, moderate oak. Very good but not a rebuy for me at the price
Ripe orchard fruit edging on tropical, round, moderate oak. Very good but not a rebuy for me at the price
Nov 26th, 2017
Light but complex. Citrus by the sea.
Light but complex. Citrus by the sea.
Mar 18th, 2017
