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Williams-Selyem Chardonnay Russian River Valley Heintz Vineyard 2020

Chardonnay from Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
W&S 94
14.3% ABV
Item # 703677

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94 points Joshua Greene (Wine & Spirits): "The Heintz family has been farming their Occidental ranch since 1912, planting chardonnay vines in their Goldridge soils in 1980. Charles Heintz took over in 1984, and grew this fruit with the freshness of a wild spring meadow, harvesting the best aspects of an exceptional 2020 season (on the CalFire map for 2020, Occidental and the central far-coast of Sonoma are among the districts with the greatest distance from any of the fires that year). Think Queen Anne's lace, earthy carrot top, golden apple and goldenrod. Beautiful now, this will continue to reveal its complexity over the next several years. (2022)"

Producer notes: "Sitting high above the western edge of the Green Valley boundary, the Heintz Vineyard enjoys nice, warm days often above the fog line. As a consequence of its exposure, the wines tend to run the gamut of aromas, from tropical to melon to apple notes. The slow ripening process helps to preserve the acidity while developing great structure. Notes of soil-inflected powdery minerals are apparent on the finish, owing to the terrific Goldridge soils in which these vines are grown. Barrel aged 13 months in 25% new, 25% 1-year, 25% 2-year, and 25% 3+ year oak. Optimal Drinking Window: 2023-2030. Alcohol 14.3%."

Not yet reviewed; 2019 vintage rated 95+ points by Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2019 Chardonnay Heintz Vineyard offers exuberant spices on the nose with a core of lush, floral-laced peach fruit. Medium-bodied and satiny, the palate is dynamic, expanding from a precise mineral beginning to a broad, open, toasty finish. It's uplifted and pure and hints at more to come with time in bottle. 425 cases produced. Drink: 2020-2030."
94 points Joshua Greene (Wine & Spirits): "The Heintz family has been farming their Occidental ranch since 1912, planting chardonnay vines in their Goldridge soils in 1980. Charles Heintz took over in 1984, and grew this fruit with the freshness of a wild spring meadow, harvesting the best aspects of an exceptional 2020 season (on the CalFire map for 2020, Occidental and the central far-coast of Sonoma are among the districts with the greatest distance from any of the fires that year). Think Queen Anne's lace, earthy carrot top, golden apple and goldenrod. Beautiful now, this will continue to reveal its complexity over the next several years. (2022)"

Producer notes: "Sitting high above the western edge of the Green Valley boundary, the Heintz Vineyard enjoys nice, warm days often above the fog line. As a consequence of its exposure, the wines tend to run the gamut of aromas, from tropical to melon to apple notes. The slow ripening process helps to preserve the acidity while developing great structure. Notes of soil-inflected powdery minerals are apparent on the finish, owing to the terrific Goldridge soils in which these vines are grown. Barrel aged 13 months in 25% new, 25% 1-year, 25% 2-year, and 25% 3+ year oak. Optimal Drinking Window: 2023-2030. Alcohol 14.3%."

Not yet reviewed; 2019 vintage rated 95+ points by Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2019 Chardonnay Heintz Vineyard offers exuberant spices on the nose with a core of lush, floral-laced peach fruit. Medium-bodied and satiny, the palate is dynamic, expanding from a precise mineral beginning to a broad, open, toasty finish. It's uplifted and pure and hints at more to come with time in bottle. 425 cases produced. Drink: 2020-2030."
Product SKU 703677
Producer Williams-Selyem
Country United States
Region California
SubRegion Sonoma County
Appellation Russian River Valley
Varietal Chardonnay
Vintage 2020
Size 750ml
Color White
ABV 14.3%
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