2021 Heitz Chardonnay Quartz Creek Vineyard
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Cool and almost mentholated on the nose, with concentrated lime essence, the 2021 Chardonnay Quartz Creek Vineyard is the only Chardonnay currently made by Heitz, using fruit from this Burgess-owned vineyard in Oak Knoll. It's medium-bodied, linear in feel and quite tight, with a long, taut finish.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2021 Chardonnay Quartz Creek Vineyard is fabulous and also a step up from the 2020 tasted alongside it. Effusive floral top notes open first. Silky and creamy on the palate, with gorgeous finesse, the 2021 is, first and foremost, a wine of harmony. Low yields created by drought and a cool, long growing season yielded an especially intense young Chardonnay. (AG)
The 2021 Chardonnay Quartz Creek Vineyard is a rich, heady wine. Apricot, tangerine oil, mint and lightly honeyed notes all meld together in this creamy, textured Chardonnay. Low yields contribute to a deep, luscious Chardonnay with tons of oiliness and character.