The Wine Palate über:
Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay
-- The Wine Palate: Expressive, Bright, Citrus Fruit, Yeasty, Ginger, White Blossoms, Light bodied, Crisp Acidity, Subtle Oak, Satiny Texture, Ready to Drink. The 2021 Charles Heintz Chardonnay comes from vines that are 39 years old now. It needs a lot of swirling to coax out vibrant notes of fresh grapefruit, green apples, and lemon curd, followed by nuances of orange blossom, shaved ginger, and baking bread. The light-bodied palate is beautifully balanced and wonderfully intense, with a racy line of freshness and satiny suggestions of texture supporting the bright, energetic citrus and apple flavors through the long, lifted finish.