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Heitz Wine Cellars
In 1961, Joe Heitz purchased an 8 acre vineyard south of St. Helena, and it did not take long for him to establish a stellar reputation as a new breed of winemaker. His Cabernet from Martha’s Vineyard was the first to be a vineyard designated wine in Napa Valley. The vineyard produces a distinctive, beautiful wine that has been a collector’s favorite for over 50 years and, we are thrilled to offer you the monumental bottles from Heitz Wine Cellars today.
Tasting Notes
- WA94
- In some tastings this wine has been controversial because it was alleged to have a damp, woody, musty character. In the March tasting (my seventh look at this brilliant wine), I found it once again to be clean and hardly controversial - unless explosive richness and ripeness, as well as gobs of sweet fruit presented in a full-bodied, powerful style are objectionable. The wine was more developed and open than I expected. The mint/eucalyptus character, which can be extremely intense in the Martha's Vineyard cuvee, was presented in a subtle fashion. Expansive and chewy, with superb ripe fruit and concentration, this wine should continue to drink well for 10-20 years.
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