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Ultramarine Blanc de Blancs Heintz Vineyard Sonoma Coast

8 vintages · 15 notes · Ultramarine · Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

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2021 1 note Lemon, melon, dough, pear, and yuzu, with that tinge of Hefeweizen yeast that often accompanies young Heintz BdB Ultramarines. Full and a bit fruity,… 2019 2 notes Blind. 2018 5 notes Yellow and white pear dominant, with lemon, malt, and frothy white mineral elements making for a rather ripe and hefty performance, but one in which… 2017 2 notes Though the lemon and apple flavors are sound and controlled, they are laced with a sourness in this vintage that never fully shakes off during the… 2016 2 notes Broad and ripe, but also focused and framed, this bottle of the 2016 Heintz is full of lemon and yeast flavors that are indeed forward, but balanced… 2013 1 note A smooth operator, the Ultramarine was rolling out all sorts of lemony goodness. Vibrancy and effervescence were on-point, as were the balanced and… 2012 1 note White stone and high-pitched yellow citrus core fruit. More linear in its delivery when compared to the 2010 Ultramarine served next to it. A little… 2010 1 note Funky yellow citrus, quince, chalk, seaweed, bruised lemon rind, and some wet hay. An interesting display of flavors across the palate, offering a…