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2021 Waypoint Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay

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Latest Sale Price

December 1, 2024 - $24

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RATINGS

95Decanter Magazine (points)

...incredible nose is peach skin with both stone fruits and freshly squeezed pineapple juice on the palate. Those citrus notes bring notable acid levels... There is weightiness but not overwhelming heft. The fruit and acid do all of the heavy lifting...

94James Suckling

So creamy, concentrated and saturated in fresh pastry flavors, from vanilla to almonds and butter. Full-bodied but not overblown, with a rich, melted texture, lots of golden apples, Bosc pears and wet stones backed by mild acidity and finishing very long.

93Wine Enthusiast

...full-throttle...waves of vanilla custard, fresh apple and Anjou pear aromas on the nose, while the palate delivers a silky textured combination of Meyer lemon curd, chamomile and tart pineapple flavors.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.

VINTAGE

2021 Waypoint Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay