Crafting a white Bordeaux-style blend was unheard of in Washington when we first created Chaleur Blanc, our traditional a Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blend. Since the first vintage in 1995, we have sourced Sauvignon Blanc from some of the oldest vines in the state.
This Chardonnay’s impeccable balance between richness and freshness makes it a true delight, embodying the essence of the renowned Ritchie Vineyard terroir in every sip.
Charlie Heintz’s grandparents first planted vines on this site in 1912 in the western edge of the Green Valley. His Chardonnay grapes are among the most sought after anywhere in California.
94 points, James Suckling
92 points, Wine Enthusiast
A fresh, clean, bright Sauvignon Blanc from Grieve Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. Displaying stone and orchard fruit notes. Expansive on the palate, gaining in volume and flavors with emerging notes of green apple and prickly pear laced with spicy white pepper through a long, mineral finish.
92 points, Decanter
From a site beside Ritchie Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, the 2020 Pinot Noir Starscape is a charming, balanced, well-made Pinot Noir that has impressive red and black fruits as well as some forest, spicy, smoky nuances. It’s balanced and well worth drinking over the coming 4-5 years.
There are plenty of heavy hitters who look to Ann Kraemer’s Shake Ridge as the gold standard in Amador County. Our Zinfandel, from her jewel of a vineyard, is flat-out the best Waypoint has ever released. Boysenberries, black cherries, new leather, and a hint of white pepper, make for one succulent mouthful of wine.
This is a dry white wine with an intriguing bouquet that captures the essence of Amador County. The texture is velvety while maintaining a refreshing vitality that awakens the palate. The dry style allows the natural candied element of the varietal to shine, while a zesty citrus backbone keeps the wine perfectly balanced.
From a site beside Ritchie Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, the Starscape Pinot Noir is a charming, balanced, well-made Pinot Noir that has impressive red and black fruits as well as some forest, spicy, smoky nuances.
92 points, Decanter
92 points, James Suckling
Sourced from one of Sonoma’s most iconic Pinot Noir vineyards, the Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir is rich, complex, and age-worthy. This wine is flavorful and savory with a long, elegant finish.
96 points, Wine Enthusiast
95 points, James Suckling
This is a dry white wine with an intriguing bouquet that captures the essence of Amador County. The texture is velvety while maintaining a refreshing vitality that awakens the palate. The dry style allows the natural candied element of the varietal to shine, while a zesty citrus backbone keeps the wine perfectly balanced.
From Fort Ross Vineyard, only a few miles away from the Pacific Ocean in Sonoma County. This Pinot Noir showcases the profound expression of the extreme West Sonoma Coast site and how the individual vineyard blocks are elevated when meticulously blended.
94 points, Decanter
95 points, James Suckling
An utterly delicious Sauvignon Blanc from the famed Russian River Chardonnay site, Ritchie Vineyard. This wine offers fresh, ripe fruit aromatics of apricot, and 100% oak fermentation gives the aromas richness and a touch of spice.
95 points, Wine Enthusiast
94 points, Decanter
93 points, James Suckling
A fresh, clean, bright Sauvignon Blanc from Grieve Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. Displaying stone and orchard fruit notes. Expansive on the palate, gaining in volume and flavors with emerging notes of green apple and prickly pear laced with spicy white pepper through a long, mineral finish.
95 points, Decanter
This outstanding West Sonoma Coast Chardonnay embodies the sun-drenched yet unmistakably coastal qualities of the Fort Ross Seaview vineyard. Its youthful exuberance and vibrant character complete the sensory journey, while the enduring finish leaves a lasting impression.
94 points, James Suckling
Charlie Heintz’s grandparents first planted vines on this site in 1912 in the western edge of the Green Valley. His Chardonnay grapes are among the most sought after anywhere in California.
This Chardonnay’s impeccable balance between richness and freshness makes it a true delight, embodying the essence of the renowned Ritchie Vineyard terroir in every sip.
95 points, James Suckling
94 points, Decanter
94 points, Wine Enthusiast
This is a profoundly aromatic, expressive, and complex Syrah from the famous Bien Nacido Vineyards in California’s Santa Maria Valley. Leads with dark, brooding black fruits, tobacco, dried violets, and delivers a medium-bodied red overflowing with plums and cherries and framed by a voluptuous mid-palate texture backed by tangy blood orange acidity. A long finish reveals dark chocolate, white pepper, and dried herbs.
96 points, Decanter
This is a classic expression of one of the most famous and historical vineyards in the Napa Valley. With its pure Cabernet dark fruits, tobacco leaf, chocolate, and cedar pencil-like aromas and flavors, the 2022 Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon hits the palate with a charming, forward style carrying loads of sweet fruit, full-bodied richness, and integrated tannins.
93 points, Wine Enthusiast
Situated at the southern tip of the Middle Reach region of the Russian River, Starscape Vineyard holds a prime position in one of the most iconic areas for Russian River Pinot Noir, producing wines that are complex, dense yet elegant.
92 points, James Suckling
Sourced from one of Sonoma’s most iconic Pinot Noir vineyards, the Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir is rich, complex, and age-worthy. This wine is flavorful and savory with a long, elegant finish.
94 points, James Suckling
From Fort Ross Vineyard, only a few miles away from the Pacific Ocean in Sonoma County. This Pinot Noir showcases the profound expression of the extreme West Sonoma Coast site and how the individual vineyard blocks are elevated when meticulously blended.
94 points, James Suckling