Reviews & Ratings

2020 Waypoint Chardonnay "Heintz Vineyard"

Winery: Waypoint

Vintage: 2020

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Heintz Vineyard"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $60

Cases produced: 174

KWG Score: 92.5 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92.5)

Review date: April 17, 2023

Wine Review: This golden yellow colored Chardonnay from Waypoint opens with a fragrant golden raisin, chamomile tea and honey bouquet with a hint of ripe pear. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is full bodied, balanced, rich and luscious. The flavor profile is a lemon and baked apple blend with notes of nutmeg and honey. I also detected hints of pineapple and faint chai tea in the after taste. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity linger nicely. You can certainly enjoy this Chard on its own. With food it will be a very nice pairing with lobster bisque. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This Chardonnay is delightfully mellow having enjoyed fermentation and 18 months in 43% new French oak barrels. The winemakers coaxed layers of lemon custard, honeysuckle, and honeydew melon, on the nose followed by bits of graham cracker and baking spices. The mouthfeel is exuberant with bright acidity to add complexity to the ripe fruit, while drawing the wine to a supple and lingering finish.

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