Spring Release Charles Heintz Vineyard Isobel Chardonnay
2024
Winemaker’s Notes
Richer fruits and softer acidity than 2023, similar to the 2019 vintage. The warm 2024 growing season produced a deeply textured wine with a perfect balance between richness and structure. The trademark Heintz mineral-tropical character, which makes the vineyard so unique, is there at its core, and the wine flows steadily to a long echoing oily citrus finish. There’s a depth of flavor that typifies the finest Heintz expressions. Another soulful vintage from this iconic old vineyard.
Aromas and flavors akin to fragrant lily, thyme, lemongrass, tangerine, nectarine & pineapple. Deep fruit richness at its core. Tangy acidity balances layers of generous texture. Great intensity and drive throughout - the wine’s oily finish is near endless. Delicious and inviting.
“The 2024 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard is a classic wine off this ranch, perhaps a bit understated because of the decision to pick early, but full of character nonetheless. Apricot, lemon confit, white pepper, slate, oyster shell and sage are all sculpted in the glass. This is impeccably done.” - Antonio Galloni / Vinous
Vineyard
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Clones
Clone 4
Age of Vines at Harvest
42 years
Barrel Aging
Fermented by native yeasts & aged in 320L French oak barrels, 25% new for 11 months. Blended & finished in tank for 4 months. Bottled unfiltered.
Production
750 cases of 750mL
