{"title":"Heitz Example","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ink-grade-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-2019-napa-valley-california-750ml-ws-92-96-top-100-of-2023-we-93","title":"Heitz Cellar Ink Grade Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019 (Napa Valley, California) - [JS 94] [WE 93] [DM 93] [WS 92, #96 Top 100 of 2023] [WA 91+]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Ink Grade Estate Vineyard claims a view unbeknownst to most in the Napa Valley, lying in the northeast corner of the Howell Mountain AVA. Terraced throughout due to the extreme slopes, this mountainside vineyard clings to volcanic “tufa” soils. Ink Grade Estate possesses a raw tension that renders fruit of immense intensity and depth. If ever there was a site that imparted a feeling of reverence, Ink Grade is such a place.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAN ELEVATED EXPRESSION OF MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe varying and distinctive landscape of the parcels meticulously selected for our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offer a wine of complexity and incredible breadth. Incorporating a portion of Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine possesses bright acidity and structured mountain tannins, distinct in its ability to be enjoyed at a youthful stage.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eELEVAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe wine received 9 months barrel aging in 60% new French oak, 40% in oak tank, followed by an additional 26 months (20% in oak tank, 80% in French oak barrels)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVarietals: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e88.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.6% Merlot (87.3 from Napa Valley, 12.7% from Howell Mountain)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e14%\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"So much pine needle, flowers, currants and ripe plums on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine and polished tannins. Linear and very tight with a clarity and energy. Vivid is the word. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.\" (Feb 2023)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This classic style of Cabernet shows great balance, a snug structure and complex flavors that range from black cherry to black olive to sage and cedar. Moderate tannins and good acidity add to a slightly grippy and appetizing texture. Best 2025–2030\" - JG (Oct 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Heady and explosive red and black fruit notes are intermixed with an enticing graham cracker crust and toasty oak element. Full-bodied and overflowing with pure black fruits and more savoury-sweet oak spices. Powerful mountain tannins are burly and grippy, like the vines clinging to the rocks. Gaylon Lawrence purchased Heitz Cellar in 2018, including Ink Grade estate on Howell Mountain, an organically and biodynamically farmed 303-hectare ranch with 220ha planted to vine. In 2020, Lawrence Wine Estates CEO Carlton McCoy helped engineer the launch of Ink Grade as a standalone brand led by winemaker Matt Taylor. Born and raised in Windsor, California, Taylor worked at Eisele Vineyard for six years and worked a stint at Domaine Dujac and Joseph Swan.\" - Jonathan Cristaldi (Feb 2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cspan style=\"color: #cd0000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#96 Top 100 of 2023\u003c\/span\u003e - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Expressive, with bramble and black licorice notes leading off, followed quickly by fresh black cherry and currant preserves. Features flashes of bay leaf and mesquite on the sleek finish, with a strong mineral underpinning as well. Drink now through 2035. 5,600 cases made.\" - JM (Nov 2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Marked by black cherries and cassis aromas, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a fairly muscular effort—not that it's big or bulky, but it shows plenty of tannic depth and a crisply acidic spine. It should be capable of aging well, even if it's not hugely pleasurable at this particular instant. It's 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot aged in a mix of oak tanks and barrels.\" - JC (Mar 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":44662597091487,"sku":"583896 (6PK)","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/IG-NapaValleyCabSauv-BTL-19.png?v=1753310033"},{"product_id":"heitz-cellar-quartz-creek-chardonnay-2021-napa-valley-california","title":"Heitz Cellar \"Quartz Creek\" Chardonnay 2021 (Napa Valley, California) - [VM 94] [TWI 92] [WA 92] [WS 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the early 1960s, Joe and Alice Heitz envisioned crafting the most distinguished Chardonnay in Napa Valley. They learned under legends like Fred and Eleanor McRea from Stony Hill Vineyards up on Spring Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith those ambitious goals in mind, we carry on their legacy through the expression of the Quartz Creek Vineyard Chardonnay. Situated at the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains and blanketed by the morning fog from the Petaluma Gap, this site continues to produce our most elegant and refined expression of Chardonnay. Always sustainably farmed and vinified in the classic style to evoke the purest characteristics of the land where the grapes are grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Chardonnay Quartz Creek Vineyard is fabulous and also a step up from the 2020 tasted alongside it. Effusive floral top notes open first. Silky and creamy on the palate, with gorgeous finesse, the 2021 is, first and foremost, a wine of harmony. Low yields created by drought and a cool, long growing season yielded an especially intense young Chardonnay.\" Drink 2024-2031.\" - Antonio Galloni (December 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Quartz Creek Vineyard Chardonnay gives up scents of apricots, honeydew melon, and apple butter plus touches of marzipan and fresh ginger. The medium-bodied palate features delicate orchard fruit flavors with a racy backbone and savory finish.\" - LPB (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cool and almost mentholated on the nose, with concentrated lime essence, the 2021 Chardonnay Quartz Creek Vineyard is the only Chardonnay currently made by Heitz, using fruit from this Burgess-owned vineyard in Oak Knoll. It's medium-bodied, linear in feel and quite tight, with a long, taut finish.\" - Joe Czerwinski (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An impressively supple, creamy texture establishes the groundwork for this lovely, elegant wine, with flavors of toasted and salted cashew, lemon curd and pear pastry. Offers a hint of crushed rocks on the finish. Drink now. 1,310 cases made.\" - MaryAnn Worobiec (July 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":45617643913375,"sku":"","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/HeitzQuartz.jpg?v=1710456575"},{"product_id":"heitz-cellar-cabernet-sauvignon-2021-napa-valley-california-xxx","title":"Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (Napa Valley, California) - [DM 99] [WS 94] [JS 94] [WA 93] [VM 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from Heitz Cellar-owned vineyards throughout the Napa Valley, this is intended to be an exceptional entry point into the classic Heitz style and to highlight all the qualities that make Napa Valley one of the world's premier wine growing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways crafted to be a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon blend and made in the signature Heitz style to be fresh, elegantly structured, and built with the option for aging or enjoying upon release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2021 was an outstanding vintage in Napa Valley, one of the best in the last two decades. This is thanks primarily to very dry year without excessive heat spikes that resulted in low yields and small, intensely-flavored berries. The lion's share of the fruit for this blend was harvested before the end of September. The 2021 is in a ripe but fresh style, with polished tannins and ample acidity that will serve well for medium to long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard Details: sourced from Rutherford, Oakville, Howell Mountain, St. Helena and Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging Regimen: Aged 3 years on fine lees in large oak casks (20% new) for 15 months, followed by an additional three months in bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Remarkably pure and fresh. Pristine black cherry and blackberry, layered with beautiful violet aromas. Everything builds with precision and focus, supported by gorgeously firm, taut, mineral-rich tannins that bring energy and drive. The wine is compact and tightly wound at this youthful stage, its intensity truly emblematic of the vintage.\" - Jonathan Cristaldi (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe, fresh and focused, with a lovely beam of red currant plum coulis that stretches out alongside hints of savory, violet, tobacco and singed cedar. Finishes with a late twang of iron. Nicely done. Drink now through 2038.\" - JM (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark fruit aromas of blackberries, bitter chocolate, dried herbs, blackcurrants, black olives and graphite. The palate is full-bodied with a textural, rounded mouthfeel and finely integrated tannins, leading to a savory, fruit-driven finish. Delicious. Drink or hold.\" (May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Heitz is on a later release schedule than most other Napa producers, so the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon was the current release when I tasted with Lawrence Wine Estates CEO Carlton McCoy in August 2025. It's a classically proportioned wine, with cedar, vanilla and black cherries all delivered via a medium- to full-bodied palate. It shows excellent structure for an entry-level wine, firm but approachable, with a lengthy finish. It should be a steakhouse staple, and while not inexpensive, it is a solid effort for the price.\" - Joe Czerwinski (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is fabulous. Plump and vibrant, with good up-front fruit and bright acids, the 2021 captures the essence of modern classicism that is typical of the Heitz wines today. This is a superb entry-level offering from Heitz. Floral overtones brighten the finish.\" - Antonio Galloni (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":52908153831789,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/heitzvert.png?v=1768434788"},{"product_id":"heitz-cellar-linda-falls-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-2019-howell-mountain-california","title":"Heitz Cellar \"Linda Falls Vineyard\" Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (Howell Mountain, California) - [VM 98] [DM 97] [WA 95] [WS 92] [WE 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOur estate Linda Falls Vineyard is comprised of seven hilltop acres on Howell Mountain, this small vineyard produces one of three vineyard designate Cabernets in the Heitz Cellar collection. Selected for its unique position and topography on Howell Mountain, Linda Falls Vineyard allows for a distinct terroir expression in our classic, Heitz style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon, farmed sustainably and certified organic by CCOF and Certified Fish Friendly Farming.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is unlike any other wine that we produce. The elevation, soil, and aspect force the grapes to struggle. This hardship produces a wine of incredible density and structure, magnified by the characteristics of the vintage. The combination of tart and ripe black and red fruits with high mountain herbs of juniper and Douglas Fir make this one of the most unique expressions of pure Cabernet Sauvignon in the world. -- Brittany Sherwood, Winemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Linda Falls Vineyard is the most impressive of the single-vineyard Cabernets from Heitz. Striking inner perfume and vertical structure give the 2019 so much allure. This drop-dead gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon explodes with Howell Mountain intensity allied to a palpable sense of classicism. The Linda Falls is a real standout. (Drink between 2024-2044)\" - Antonio Galloni (Dec 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pretty and focused, laced with bright acidity. Aromas of cherry and blackberry fruit mingle with crushed cocoa nibs, violets and rose petals. The palate builds with great intensity, juicy acids and a host of warm, spiced red and black fruit, along with fresh floral nuances. Soaring yet refined tannins lead to a long finish marked by salty mineral tension.\" - Jonathan Cristaldi (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This seven-acre site, planted in 2002, has yielded an excellent 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Linda Falls Vineyard. Intense cassis notes mark the nose of this black-fruited, inky-flavored wine. It's medium- to full-bodied and firm but already drinkable, with a crisp, lingering finish that hints at star anise and loamy earth.\" - Joe Czerwinski (Oct 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mulled loganberry, red currant and açaí notes are mixed in with light menthol, licorice and iris accents. A bright streak of iron pierces the finish. Distinctive in profile, though not as generous as the top examples in this vintage. A magnum-only release. Best from 2025 through 2040.\" - James Molesworth (Nov 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cracked pine and cedar intermingle with red currants and tart cranberry sprinkled with sea salt. This Cabernet is brightly acidic with tannins that melt and coat the mouth. 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The vineyard receives gentle morning and early afternoon sunlight and is sheltered from the heat of the late afternoon sun by the mountains. This allows for longer hang time and Martha’s Vineyard is, historically, one of the last vineyards we pick. This ability to leave the fruit on the vine longer than other sites allows for concentration of flavor and softening of tannin to produce a wine so pure in its expression of place. The consistency in showcasing Martha’s Vineyard’s unique mint, bay leaf, dark berry and chocolate notes year after year is a reminder of why this vineyard has commanded a faithful following since the 1966 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exclusive cabernet “Martha’s Clone” is known for producing small berries with an intensely purple hue, deeply concentrated flavor and a distinctive minty aroma. During aging, only the best barrels from the vineyard are selected and bottled as our Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Spending a year in neutral oak tanks after fermentation, the wine is allowed to settle and refine itself. Next, it is barreled down to hand-selected, 100% new French Limousin oak wide-grain barrels, allowing a slow and gentle integration of the toast and vanilla characteristics from the barrel to marry with the wine. Three years later, Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet is ready to bottle whereupon it continues to mature gracefully for another full year before being released from the cellar. A wine full of balance and unique, almost mysterious qualities, Martha’s Vineyard is our flagship wine and a true Napa Valley icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Heitz's 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard is one of the best vintages I can remember tasting. Loaded with blackcurrants, it also carries hints of camphor and mocha on the nose, while the medium- to full-bodied palate is rich and concentrated, and the vibrant, long-lasting finish is framed by oodles of soft tannins. Readers may want to note that beginning in 2025, grapes from this historic 30-acre site may be sold to other producers, although Heitz is expected to continue to make this bottling from \"their\" portions of the vineyard.\" - Joe Czerwinski (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard is such a classic wine. The bouquet alone is a dead giveaway. Soaring floral and savory top notes make a strong opening statement. Medium in body and pliant, with terrific persistence, the 2019 is dripping with the essence of site. This is an archetype of Napa Valley classicism with modern purity of red fruit. (Drink between 2024-2044). - Antonio Galloni (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An expressive version, with a lovely mint accent leading off, backed by long and sleek notes of cassis, plum coulis and iris. A loamy tug runs underneath, and there's a flash of iron at the very end. Still a touch tight. No rush here. Best from 2026 through 2040.\" - James Molesworth (Nov 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Woodsy aromatics become minty on the palate with lighter flavors of red and black currants, and savory sea salt. Decidedly bright with a focus on acidity delivers a leaner style with more spindly tannins, and a long finish.\" - Elaine Chukan Brown (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":52910326251885,"sku":null,"price":359.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Untitleddesign_3.png?v=1763863398"},{"product_id":"heitz-cellar-lot-c-91-cabernet-sauvignon-2019-1-5l-magnum-napa-valley-california-js-97-twi-96-wa-94-ws-94","title":"Heitz Cellar \"Lot C-91\" Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 [1.5L Magnum] (Napa Valley, California) - [JS 97] [TWI 96] [WA 94+] [WS 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily owned since its founding in 1961, Heitz Cellar’s legacy runs as deep as the roots throughout the Napa Valley; a winery legend that has helped shape the history of Napa Valley winemaking. In the late 1950’s, pioneering vintner Joe Heitz ushered in Napa’s modern era with his iconic, globally celebrated wines, including Napa Valley’s first vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignon, the renowned Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard. In April, 2018, Heitz Cellar entered an exciting new chapter as this rich legacy was passed into the hands of the Lawrence family, whose deep roots in agriculture and commitment to the same core values of fine winemaking made it a perfect match. The wines are made with an unwavering commitment to quality from organically farmed, 100% Napa Valley fruit, and a commitment to the sustainability of Napa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe origin of Lot C-91 begins in the fall of 1969 with the idea that through meticulous site selection and assemblage, we can create something more significant than the sum of its parts. This historical cuvée is sourced exclusively from the renowned single vineyards of Heitz Cellar and showcases a most unique expression of the terroir of the Napa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon, farmed sustainably and certified organic by CCOF and Certified Fish Friendly Farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellations\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rutherford AVA, Oakville AVA, Howell Mountain AVA, St. Helena AVA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two years in a combination of new and used large oak casks and small barriques with an additional year of bottle age before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate exhibits the density and length that only the truly great wines of the world are capable of. The soft expression of red and black fruits are a result of harvesting earlier while the fruit is still fresh and vibrant and having patience as the wine undergoes one of the longest aging regimens in the region. A clear differentiation between the Napa Valley Cabernet and the Lot C-91 is the presence of savory elements such as sage, rosemary, cured meats, and black pepper. This patient approach allows for the integration of tannin, alcohol, acidity, and fruit. The result is a wine of incredible complexity and harmony, that is true to the place it comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eBlack berry, slate, lead pencil, black currant, and wet earth. Excellent pedigree. Medium to full body with exquisite tannins that run the length of the wine and show intensity and focus. The purity of the cab character shows such clarity and resonates back to the great cabs of the 1970s. A blend of cab from the vineyards: Martha’s, Trailside, Howell Mountain, and Linda Falls. Drinkable but better in four or five years.\"  (Nov 2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Rose oil, star anise, and tree bark notes soar from the glass of the 2019 Lot C-91 Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by hints of creme de cassis, mint tea, dark chocolate, and clove oil. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam packed with intense black fruit layers, finishing long and perfumed. Very impressive! This label was first produced in 1969 and never made again by the Heitz family. Revived in 2016, it has been made every year since. This is a blended expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With its distinctive mossy, savory nose of old oak and bright notes of black cherries and cassis, the 2019 Lot C-91 is medium to full-bodied, showing greater concentration than the straight Cabernet Sauvignon. It's rich and dense yet shows no excess weight, then finishes long, with a hint of mocha. It's a terrific value.\" - Joe Czerwinski (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eAn alluring whiff of mint leads off, followed quickly by tightly wound damson plum and red currant coulis notes. Sleek and tight-grained on the finish, with cedar, savory and iron accents rippling through before leaving a sanguine echo. This distinctive version is set up to age well. Best from 2026 through 2038.\" - James Molesworth (Jul 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":52986672808301,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/LOTC91_18ccf423-c4a4-4dcb-ae8a-e1c325ecc0a7.jpg?v=1710456062"},{"product_id":"heitz-cellar-trailside-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-napa-valley-california","title":"Heitz Cellar \"Trailside Vineyard\" Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Napa Valley, California) - [WS 94] [TWI 93] [WA 93] [VM 92]","description":"\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily owned since its founding in 1961, Heitz Cellar’s legacy runs as deep as the roots throughout the Napa Valley; a winery legend that has helped shape the history of Napa Valley winemaking. In the late 1950’s, pioneering vintner Joe Heitz ushered in Napa’s modern era with his iconic, globally celebrated wines, including Napa Valley’s first vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignon, the renowned Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard. Fifty-eight years of the Heitz family’s dedication to viticulture, stewardship, and classic winemaking, maintained the winery’s notoriety as a benchmark amongst its peers in California and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tapestry of sixteen blocks of cabernet sauvignon, planted with seven different clones, in layers of eight different soil types covering eighty five acres; our magical Trailside Vineyard is the quintessential expression of the Rutherford terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The alluvial soil combined with a gradual slope towards Conn Creek makes this site ‘textbook perfect’ for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. We have planted the vines on an east-west orientation to evenly ripen the fruit throughout the day with dappled, gentle sunlight, resulting in small berries and ultimately, a smooth and concentrated wine.” – Brittany Sherwood, Winemaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignons see 40% new oak (for the blended wines), up to 60% for the single-vineyard bottlings. Ferments are long and cool, to preserve fruit while avoiding harsh extraction. Uniquely for Napa, the wines are pressed before dryness into large uprights, where they undergo malolactic fermentation before going into barrel, approximately nine months later. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe palate is the essence of what has made Rutherford one of the most sought after appellations for Cabernet Sauvignon in the world. Subtle tart and ripe red fruits with an unmistakable opulence and approachability can be found in waves throughout. The wine concludes with savory winter herbs of English thyme and bay laurel that carry for remarkable length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Sleek and focused, with notes of damson plum, red currant coulis and dark cherry preserves corseted tightly with singed tobacco, cast iron and loam accents. Cedar and sanguine notes add a twang amid the dark fruit, giving the finish a mouthwatering edge. A little patience required. Best from 2026 through 2040.\" - James Molesworth (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of black cherries, blackcurrant pastilles, and ripe plums hop from the glass, leading to hints of cedar chest, dried mint, and Indian spices. The medium-bodied palate is spicy and vibrant, with a firm structure of grainy tannins and refreshing acidity, finishing on a lingering cedar and spice note.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Jul 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Trailside Vineyard comes from a site off the Silverado Trail, not far from Mumm. Gentle herbal notes of bay leaf or mint accent cherries on the nose, giving it an almost medicinal tinge, while the medium-bodied palate is silky but firm, bright, cool and refreshing on the finish.\" - Joe Czerwinski (Jul 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Trailside Vineyard is a powerful, deep and expressive Rutherford offering. Dark-toned fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and mocha lend considerable complexity. There's a bit of new oak that needs to integrate, but this is nicely done. The 2018 offers an intriguing mix of classicism and modern flash. 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In the late 1950’s, pioneering vintner Joe Heitz ushered in Napa’s modern era with his iconic, globally celebrated wines, including Napa Valley’s first vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignon, the renowned Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard. In April, 2018, Heitz Cellar entered an exciting new chapter as this rich legacy was passed into the hands of the Lawrence family, whose deep roots in agriculture and commitment to the same core values of fine winemaking made it a perfect match. The wines are made with an unwavering commitment to quality from organically farmed, 100% Napa Valley fruit, and a commitment to the sustainability of Napa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe origin of Lot C-91 begins in the fall of 1969 with the idea that through meticulous site selection and assemblage, we can create something more significant than the sum of its parts. This historical cuvée is sourced exclusively from the renowned single vineyards of Heitz Cellar and showcases a most unique expression of the terroir of the Napa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon, farmed sustainably and certified organic by CCOF and Certified Fish Friendly Farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellations\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rutherford AVA, Oakville AVA, Howell Mountain AVA, St. Helena AVA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two years in a combination of new and used large oak casks and small barriques with an additional year of bottle age before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate exhibits the density and length that only the truly great wines of the world are capable of. The soft expression of red and black fruits are a result of harvesting earlier while the fruit is still fresh and vibrant and having patience as the wine undergoes one of the longest aging regimens in the region. A clear differentiation between the Napa Valley Cabernet and the Lot C-91 is the presence of savory elements such as sage, rosemary, cured meats, and black pepper. This patient approach allows for the integration of tannin, alcohol, acidity, and fruit. The result is a wine of incredible complexity and harmony, that is true to the place it comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eBlack berry, slate, lead pencil, black currant, and wet earth. Excellent pedigree. Medium to full body with exquisite tannins that run the length of the wine and show intensity and focus. The purity of the cab character shows such clarity and resonates back to the great cabs of the 1970s. A blend of cab from the vineyards: Martha’s, Trailside, Howell Mountain, and Linda Falls. Drinkable but better in four or five years.\"  (Nov 2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Rose oil, star anise, and tree bark notes soar from the glass of the 2019 Lot C-91 Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by hints of creme de cassis, mint tea, dark chocolate, and clove oil. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam packed with intense black fruit layers, finishing long and perfumed. Very impressive! This label was first produced in 1969 and never made again by the Heitz family. Revived in 2016, it has been made every year since. This is a blended expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With its distinctive mossy, savory nose of old oak and bright notes of black cherries and cassis, the 2019 Lot C-91 is medium to full-bodied, showing greater concentration than the straight Cabernet Sauvignon. It's rich and dense yet shows no excess weight, then finishes long, with a hint of mocha. It's a terrific value.\" - Joe Czerwinski (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eAn alluring whiff of mint leads off, followed quickly by tightly wound damson plum and red currant coulis notes. Sleek and tight-grained on the finish, with cedar, savory and iron accents rippling through before leaving a sanguine echo. This distinctive version is set up to age well. Best from 2026 through 2038.\" - James Molesworth (Jul 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53339118993773,"sku":null,"price":119.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/LOTC91_18ccf423-c4a4-4dcb-ae8a-e1c325ecc0a7.jpg?v=1710456062"}],"url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/heitz-example.oembed","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}