1051953 2020 Waypoint 'Charles Heintz' Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
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.
A waypoint is an intermediate point or place on a route or line of travel. In modern terms, it most often refers to coordinates that specify one’s position on the globe. In the wine world, one’s waypoint tells a unique story of time and place in the glass. Waypoint was born out of the idea of spotlighting singlevineyard properties, throughout California, to highlight the unique terroir and characteristics of each of these singular plots of dirt. Between Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, Waypoint was one of the first brands in California to place an emphasis on sourcing fruit from one specific locale and giving it the credit it was due.