Charles Heintz Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Rachael 2013

91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Named for producer Charlie Heintz' mother, who once cared for the family ranch and vineyard, this salty, herbal wine opens exquisitely in Key lime pie and orange blossom. A nutty afternote follows the first set of flavors, all around a core of balanced minerality and oak, finishing with a bite of graham cracker. Alcohol 14.4%. (Dec 2015)"

Producer notes: "Our Heintz Rachel Chardonnay is named in honor of Charles' mother who lived and cared for the ranch most of her life. Her love of the land was passed down to Charles who honors her memory by preserving the land for future generations. A lover of nature and beauty, this wine is an accurate reflection of what Rachael loved most about this special ranch she called home. Heintz Rachael Chardonnay reveals layers of mandarin orange, lemon curd, hazelnut, toast, citrus, beautiful white flowers and mineral. These characteristics distinguish Heintz Vineyard from all others, revealing a true 'sense of place'."