Amici Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
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A classic representation of this stunning coastal vineyard, this wine is the most exuberant of the 2019 Chardonnays. Aromas of luscious tropical fruit and white pineapple begin on the nose, while the palate is reminiscent of apple galette, with delicious baked Golden Delicious along with almond paste, brioche and cinnamon stick flavors. The richness is perfectly balanced by the wine's long, refreshing finish that leaves your mouth watering for another sip.
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
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James Suckling
Intense nose of spiced apple, grilled pineapple, papaya, lime curd, jasmine and toasted hazelnut. Salted caramel, too. It’s full-bodied with bright acidity and a buttery, layered and silky palate. Excellent concentration and complexity.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2019 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard comes from a great vineyard within site of the Pacific Ocean. It has a touch of botrytis in its honeyed lemon, melon, and floral aromatics and is medium to full-bodied, sweetly fruited, and balanced on the palate. A singular, unique expression of Chardonnay, it brings plenty of fruit while staying vibrant and bright on the palate. Coming all from 30+-year-old clone 4 Chardonnay vines with full malolactic fermentation and 13 months in 40% new French oak, it should keep for 7-8 years.
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James
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Dunnuck
Jeb
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Dunnuck
Jeb
Amici's owners — John Harris, Bob and Celia Shepard, and Bart Woytowicz—are all great friends with a passion for making and enjoying great wine. At Amici the focus is on quality, not quantity. Because they insist on keeping the production small, they can carefully control the process of creating each wine, crafting what they like to consider a small work of art in each bottle.
What started as a few friends crushing some grapes for fun is now an award-winning premium wine known around the country, but one thing will never change: Amici is a wine created by friends, for friends.