Senses Charles Heintz Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Senses
Label Name:
 
Charles Heintz Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Coast, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 95; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92

Tasting Note
Crisp, mineral-driven Sonoma Coast Chardonnay — flinty reduction, pineapple, yellow apple, white flowers, honeysuckle and pear; bright acidity, silky texture and a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken with herbs, mushroom risotto, seared scallops, creamy pasta. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, tempura or soft‑shell crab, chicken katsu, mild Thai coconut curries.

Production Method
Barrel-fermented (native yeasts), aged ~14 months in French oak (about 30% new) with tailored bâtonnage; matured on lees to build texture and balance.

Vineyard Info
Sourced from Charles Heintz Vineyard (planted 1982 on Goldridge sandy loam), a highly regarded Sonoma Coast site; produced by Senses (winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown).