The 2023 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard was brought in on October 12 and 14, very late by historical standards. It captures all the magic of this site in its oily texture and breadth. Citrus confit, white pepper, flowers and crushed rocks are all beautifully delineated. For readers who want to know what Charles Heintz Chardonnay is all about, this is it! - By Antonio Galloni, January 2025

This nimble Chardonnay brings lively aromas of fresh pear, tart pineapple, Meyer lemon zest and lemon balm on the nose, while the palate brings a punch of electric acidity, green energy and flavors of fresh apple, nectarine and pineapple sage with echoes of salty, pithy lemon all along the finish. — Tom R. Capo

A medium yellow hue, the 2023 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard Isobel offers the ripeness and decadence this site captures, though in this vintage, it leans more toward the mineral side, with white peach, salted pineapple, white flowers, and lemon peel citrus. The palate has medium to full-bodied richness, though it has a very elegant feel, with a lovely, savory texture and a long finish. It was aged in cigar-shaped barrels. Drink 2025-2037.

(95+ points) The 2023 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard comes from grapes harvested on October 12 and 14. Matured for 11 months in 23% new French oak cigare barrels, followed by four months in tank, it has slowly unfurling scents of white peach, lemon peel, vanilla custard, pie crust and soft herbal undertones. The medium-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with youthfully flinty flavors. It’s balanced by bright, shimmery acidity and has a long, layered finish. It will benefit from a few years in the cellar. 880 cases were made.- EB

Starts off with pure fruit flavors of star fruit, lemon and tangerine that are juicy and leap out of the glass, expanding to additional notes of salted Marcona almond, lemon verbena and lemon basil on a fleshy yet vibrant body. Drink now. 880 cases made.