Trailside Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

This vineyard has been part of the Heitz estate since 1984, one of their three single vineyard 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 4 years in 100% new French Limousin oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits with rustic spices. On the palate, raspberry, black cherry and blackberry flavors with vanilla, tobacco, tomato leaf and licorice notes. Full-body, fine soft tannins, long finish, nicely integrated, balanced with acidity ending with sweet earthy, nutty character. Very Nice! Tasting Sample!

I was impatient

I wish we had more time with this wine. The last glass was best.

Benchmark cab! So elegant! Dried herbs, very savory, subtle black fruit and beautiful bright acidity

Opened this wine a bit too early. Needs minimum 3 more years. Has all the right ingredients...

1.5 hour decant(no sediment). A thrilling Rhodolite Garnet color. On the nose: Muted notes of vanilla, cherry, cinnamon, and a hint of spicy mint. Taste: A soft/rich wine with raspberry, dusty cedar, cigar box...ends with a sour cherry slightly metallic medium plus finish. Tannins let you know not fully resolved...drinks well, but give it a few more years.

Very good, robust Napa cabernet, but honestly at this price point and from this producer I was expecting something even more amazing.

Ypo hbs

2017 Judy

This was pretty great. We also just had the ‘09 a week ago. My wife compared it to an Acura NSX: powerful enough, sleek, reliable, and always food in every situation. I would agree. ABV was not overpowering, but palate was spot on.