Heitz Cellar
Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Softer everywhere than the ‘07 we drank alongside. On the nose a tad more lush, nothing green. More voluptuous - zaftig? - giving it a more feminine, sexy and velvety feel. Red fruit shroomier in tones and finish just a bit longer and lusher. If the ‘07s tannins turn right, could be heading in this direction but the ‘03s can be had for ~$100 and that’s a bloody bargain.
Softer everywhere than the ‘07 we drank alongside. On the nose a tad more lush, nothing green. More voluptuous - zaftig? - giving it a more feminine, sexy and velvety feel. Red fruit shroomier in tones and finish just a bit longer and lusher. If the ‘07s tannins turn right, could be heading in this direction but the ‘03s can be had for ~$100 and that’s a bloody bargain.
1 person found it helpfulNov 17th, 2020
Going a little old school (and liking it) with Martha's Vineyard
Going a little old school (and liking it) with Martha's Vineyard
1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2014
Still doing its thing. Great wine.
Still doing its thing. Great wine.
Dec 17th, 2016
At first a bit closed and tight. With time the hype became understood. Layers on layers of dense dark fruit with epic length and complexity. Stunning in every facet. The nose contained an inky tone that i love in the high grade napa cabs. Followed by a subtle mint accent that really complimented our prime tri tip with rosemary. Marthas is one martha fuggah. After a couple hours......the menthol/eucalyptus became insane. Like a york peppermint rush on the nose. Almost icy in nature. If i had known, i would have allowed for a 2+ hour decant before touching this wine. This is a wine that really lives up to its reputation. It was a baby, tannins were still super grippy and coarse. This needed about 7-10 more years. I will be finding more to put away!
At first a bit closed and tight. With time the hype became understood. Layers on layers of dense dark fruit with epic length and complexity. Stunning in every facet. The nose contained an inky tone that i love in the high grade napa cabs. Followed by a subtle mint accent that really complimented our prime tri tip with rosemary. Marthas is one martha fuggah. After a couple hours......the menthol/eucalyptus became insane. Like a york peppermint rush on the nose. Almost icy in nature. If i had known, i would have allowed for a 2+ hour decant before touching this wine. This is a wine that really lives up to its reputation. It was a baby, tannins were still super grippy and coarse. This needed about 7-10 more years. I will be finding more to put away!
Jan 23rd, 2016
Finally opened this gift bottle. Very powerful, layered richness in a finesse vintage. Good core density in the mid palate.
Finally opened this gift bottle. Very powerful, layered richness in a finesse vintage. Good core density in the mid palate.
Dec 7th, 2017Almost as good as the Martha’s Vineyard.
Almost as good as the Martha’s Vineyard.
Sep 2nd, 2018
Nice, but still so young. Thanks Scott! Pre-Falltacular dinner in the OC. En Magnum.
Nice, but still so young. Thanks Scott! Pre-Falltacular dinner in the OC. En Magnum.
Feb 18th, 2017Love this GD wine! Great body, fruit, complexity, amazing !!!!
Love this GD wine! Great body, fruit, complexity, amazing !!!!
Jan 5th, 2014