2021 Ultramarine Collection (5 Bottles)
2021 Charles Heintz Vineyard Blanc de blancs
2021 Charles Heintz Vineyard Blanc de noirs
2021 Charles Heintz Vineyard Rosé
2021 Hirsch Vineyard Rosé
2021 Michael Mara Vineyard Blanc de blancs
2021 Charles Heintz Vineyard Blanc de Blancs
The 2021 Charles Heintz Vineyard Blanc de Blancs (Ultramarine) is intensely mineral and tightly focused, showing golden apple, citrus pith, lemon cream and a cool, coastal salinity. The palate is compact yet layered, with fine, persistent mousse, racy acidity and a chalk‑driven core that slowly opens with air into notes of brioche and sea spray. Structure and tension dominate over richness, giving a very precise, almost Chablis‑like profile in sparkling form. Long, savoury and mouth‑watering on the finish, it is superb with oysters, uni, tempura and other delicately textured seafood.
2021 Charles Heintz Vineyard Blanc de Noirs
The 2021 Charles Heintz Vineyard Blanc de Noirs (Ultramarine) harnesses Pinot Noir from this fog‑cooled coastal site into a textural, red‑fruited sparkling. Aromas of white cherry, wild strawberry and blood orange are layered with pastry cream, brioche and a subtle savoury note. The palate is broader and more vinous than the Blanc de Blancs, with creamy mousse, a core of ripe red berries and citrus, and a gentle phenolic grip adding structure. Bright acidity and coastal minerality keep it lifted, making it ideal with roast chicken, richer seafood and charcuterie.
2021 Charles Heintz Vineyard Rosé
The 2021 Charles Heintz Vineyard Rosé (Ultramarine) offers a vivid, coastal expression of sparkling rosé, combining high‑toned red fruit with savoury complexity. The nose suggests wild strawberry, cranberry and blood orange, woven with rose petal, herbs and a touch of brioche. On the palate it is crisp yet generous, with fine mousse, lively acidity and a core of cool red berries framed by citrus peel and saline minerality. Dry, vinous and long, it is a serious food rosé that pairs beautifully with grilled salmon, tomato dishes and umami‑rich small plates.
2021 Hirsch Vineyard Rosé
The 2021 Hirsch Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir is a savoury, textural estate rosé that acts as a different lens on this rugged Sonoma Coast site. Entirely from estate Pinot Noir, it is made with destemmed fruit, brief maceration and gentle pressing, yielding a pale, aromatic wine. Aromas of wild strawberry, rosehip and grapefruit meet herbal and saline notes. The palate is vinous and structured, with vibrant acidity, subtle phenolic grip and a long, savoury, mineral finish that makes it ideal for serious dining rather than simple aperitif duty.
2021 Michael Mara Vineyard Blanc de Blancs
The 2021 Michael Mara Vineyard Blanc de Blancs (Ultramarine) shows a slightly lighter body than the Heintz bottling but emphasises incisive freshness and rocky minerality. Expect aromas of green apple, lemon peel and subtle stone fruit over chalk, oyster shell and a hint of smoke. The palate is clean, brisk and tightly coiled, with fine bubbles, high‑pitched citrus, and less overt richness, giving a very straight, saline profile. This is particularly compelling with raw seafood, crudo, and lightly fried dishes, where its cut and minerality really shine.