Ultramarine, Blanc de Noir Heintz Vyd, 2020
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Heintz Vineyard, perched on the Sonoma Coast, is typically associated with rich, old-vine Chardonnay. But in the hands of Michael Cruse, its cool-climate Pinot Noir becomes the foundation for a blanc de noirs that is both bold and precise. Made using traditional Champagne methods—barrel fermentation, bottle fermentation, aging under cork, and zero dosage—this is a wine with depth, nerve, and place-driven soul.
The 2020 vintage opens with aromas of red apple skin, crushed herbs, dried flowers, and baked pear, followed by a palate that’s textural and dry, with chalky minerality and fine, persistent bubbles. There's a savory edge—think brioche, spice, and a whisper of earthy Pinot grip—but it’s held in perfect tension by bright acidity and coastal freshness.
This is a wine that sits at the intersection of grower Champagne and California Pinot—ideal for pairing with food (duck, mushroom tarts, aged cheese) or sipping slowly as it evolves in the glass.
