Heitz Cellar
Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Nothing like drinking wine at its origin!
Nothing like drinking wine at its origin!
Sep 23rd, 2022
Crunchy red cherries, red currants, black pepper, smoke, cigar box, mushroom, tea leaves, oregano, red flowers, a mix of baking spices and mints. long finish. high acidity, high levels of fine/smooth tannins. Compared to 2015/2016, 2013's fruit appears more blue - blueberry? more mineraly and chalky on the palate. 3 years in new French oak, 1.5-2 years in bottle. Organic biodynamic: 501 cow horn prep, 508 prep, native yeasts, cover cops - chamomile, muster green, no fertiliser, dry farm mostly with drip irrigation as backup. wine turbines in the vineyard to prevent mildew.
Crunchy red cherries, red currants, black pepper, smoke, cigar box, mushroom, tea leaves, oregano, red flowers, a mix of baking spices and mints. long finish. high acidity, high levels of fine/smooth tannins. Compared to 2015/2016, 2013's fruit appears more blue - blueberry? more mineraly and chalky on the palate. 3 years in new French oak, 1.5-2 years in bottle. Organic biodynamic: 501 cow horn prep, 508 prep, native yeasts, cover cops - chamomile, muster green, no fertiliser, dry farm mostly with drip irrigation as backup. wine turbines in the vineyard to prevent mildew.
Aug 13th, 2022
This vineyard has been part of the Heitz estate since 1966, when an agreement was made with Tom May to source fruit from May’s small Oakville Vineyard, one of their three single vineyard 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged first for a year in neutral oak, then aged for 3 years in 100% new French Limousin oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and spice box with mint and eucalyptus notes. On the palate, currant and blackberry flavors with citrus, cinnamon and fig, well integrated, fresh acidity. Full-body, fine tight tannins, long finish, elegant, balanced ending with leather and earthy herb character. Let this age a bit! Outstanding! Tasting Sample!
This vineyard has been part of the Heitz estate since 1966, when an agreement was made with Tom May to source fruit from May’s small Oakville Vineyard, one of their three single vineyard 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged first for a year in neutral oak, then aged for 3 years in 100% new French Limousin oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and spice box with mint and eucalyptus notes. On the palate, currant and blackberry flavors with citrus, cinnamon and fig, well integrated, fresh acidity. Full-body, fine tight tannins, long finish, elegant, balanced ending with leather and earthy herb character. Let this age a bit! Outstanding! Tasting Sample!
Nov 23rd, 2019
Martha’s minty herbaceousness shine through once again in this epic vintage. Lean with a bright acidity, it tastes of aloe, eucalyptus, red currants, and raspberry liqueur.
Martha’s minty herbaceousness shine through once again in this epic vintage. Lean with a bright acidity, it tastes of aloe, eucalyptus, red currants, and raspberry liqueur.
1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2018
Heitz/Stony Hill library wine master class with:
Stony Hill winemaker Reid Griggs
SH Estate director Michaela Murphy
Heitz winemaker Brittany Sherwood
Heitz Estate director Erik Elliott
WINES:
2006 Stony Hill chard
2015 Stony Hill chard
2022 Stony Hill chard
1986 Heitz Bella Oak cab
1999 Trailside Heitz cab
2013 Martha Vineyard Heitz cab
at The Estate at Heitz Cellars(Taplin road)
Heitz/Stony Hill library wine master class with:
Stony Hill winemaker Reid Griggs
SH Estate director Michaela Murphy
Heitz winemaker Brittany Sherwood
Heitz Estate director Erik Elliott
WINES:
2006 Stony Hill chard
2015 Stony Hill chard
2022 Stony Hill chard
1986 Heitz Bella Oak cab
1999 Trailside Heitz cab
2013 Martha Vineyard Heitz cab
at The Estate at Heitz Cellars(Taplin road)
Not a bad way to kick off my first trip to Napa. Was worth the decades I’ve been waiting to have this wine.
Not a bad way to kick off my first trip to Napa. Was worth the decades I’ve been waiting to have this wine.
Jun 19th, 2024
Again. Some Napa cab done with old world flair. The acidity should carry it through for decades.
Again. Some Napa cab done with old world flair. The acidity should carry it through for decades.
Sep 27th, 2023
Classic napa ‘13 .. dry , big , very distinct
Classic napa ‘13 .. dry , big , very distinct
Jun 24th, 2023
Ok this is what I’m talking about. The famous Martha’s eucalyptus is just showing itself. This bottling still has so much life ahead with really fine texture and tannins. A treat.
Ok this is what I’m talking about. The famous Martha’s eucalyptus is just showing itself. This bottling still has so much life ahead with really fine texture and tannins. A treat.
May 29th, 2023
Very fresh, vibrant nose like a sheer veil. Lively blackberry, dark stone fruit, plum notes.
Very fresh, vibrant nose like a sheer veil. Lively blackberry, dark stone fruit, plum notes.
Sep 5th, 2021