• Practicing Organic
• 100% Chardonnay
• Charles Heintz Vineyard (Sonoma Coast AVA)
• Run by third-generation farmer Charlie Heintz
• Ranch established in 1912, planted to Chardonnay in 1982
• Soil Type: Goldridge sandy loam
• Clones: Clone 4
• Elevation: 771 ft
• Left on original lees for 9 months and aged for almost 18 months
• Full, native malolactic fermentation
• Barrel aged and fermented in 33% New French oak, 33% neutral oak and the remainder in stainless steel barrel
• Final blend was assembled in November 2022
• Bottled February 26, 2023
• 13% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sonoma Coast
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-RVS-11-21 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2024-03-29
"The 2021 Chardonnay Heintz Vineyard, matured in 20% new French oak, opens with exotic scents of candied peach, lemongrass and honeycomb, and it unfurls continuously as it airs in the glass. The medium-bodied palate is effortlessly silky and fresh, with expressive, savory flavors and a very long, honey-nut finish. 161 cases were made."