Damian

9.5

Decanted for 2 hours. One of the best smelling wines I tried, floral with old world Bordeaux impressions. Intense flavor, high acidity, tannins are there but not intrusive. Long finish. Medium body. — 13 days ago

Paul J

9.4

1hr+ decant. Dark red, maroon color. Caramel and cherries on the nose. Wine is vibrant and deep, but has some tartness that made it seem disjointed. My prior bottle was much better. — 2 months ago

with Brooke

Shay A

9.5

After missing a ‘70s and ‘80s Heitz vertical many years ago, I vowed to seek out a bottle as all the comments from the tasting were astoundingly positive. My last bottle of Heitz Martha’s was the ‘01 (which was great) a few years ago, but at 46yrs, this was quite the experience.

The ‘78 has a bit of a legendary status, so expectations were high. Upon opening, the cork was in good shape (sigh of relief) and the color was unbelievably dark ruby with some bricking (another sigh of relief). The singular signature menthol/eucalyptus began to fill the glass, alongside aromatics of red berry fruits, espresso, some sort of sweet brown sugar/caramel note, and a savory-graphite type note too. Beautifully elegant on the palate with more red fruit, herbs (bay leaf?), and even some pipe tobacco (subdued, not in your face), but it sports the classical old Napa cab profile that is pure. Spectacular wine, and I could simply smell the wine all day…the aromatics were so powerful the entire time.

Open in bottle for three hours and powered through the entire time. Wish I had another so I could have the same experience! — 3 months ago

Sándor Jaguar

9.2

So fluffy @ gibsons — 18 days ago

with Sydne, Lynn and 22 others

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Fresh and lively, one to watch!! — 2 months ago

Paul K

9.3

The Thanksgiving tradition continues. Only 4 bottles left. — 3 months ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

A touch cloudy. Meyer lemon, Bitter Valencia orange rind/pith. Very little oak and no butter. -still big and textured. — 5 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Jesus o y andre rdz y lalo o — a month ago

Ericsson

9.3

Old world in style with delicate fruit, subtle wood notes, some tannin, and firm acidity. Assemblage of Cabs from Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena, and Howell Mountain which accentuate the Napa terroir. — 2 months ago

Rufus King

8.9

Bright white Burgundy (Chardonnay) served with scallops at The Banks Seafood restaurant, Back Bay, Boston — 2 months ago