Jocholla

9.0

Intended to get a Chablis for oysters as I love that pairing and couldn’t resist the label. Pleasantly surprised and was $20 cheaper than the others I normally buy. Not quite as complex as some other serious whites but completely ok with that. Paired extremely well and drinks just as nicely on its own on a patio. — 2 months ago

Ana Bradshaw

10

My new favorite rosé. Perfect for drinking on the back patio. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

When in doubt, a sure bet is a well aged, good vintage Heitz. @Eric Shanks

I intended to grab an 06 but, mistakenly grabbed an 07. I’ve not had one of my 06’s yet...next weekend.

The one thing I do every time I open one of my ten year or older Heitz Napa Cabernet’s is smile & think, this was sub $35 at Costco. It’s the wine feeling/definition of stealing candy from babies.

The nose is a beautiful harmony of fruit, earth and florals. Steeped, somewhat stewed, candied fruits of; dark currants/cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, mix of purple fruits; boysenberries, ollieberries, & mulberries. Dark, sweet tarriness, anise to black licorice, touch of incense, fire ambers, dark spices with violets palate heat, chocolate pudding, vanilla, light; cinnamon, clove & nutmeg, dark chocolate, caramel, sweet, soft, dark spice, dark berry cola, dark cherry kirsch, dark, rich earth, limestone, crushed, dry rocks, dry top soil, moist clay, understated herbs & dry brush, brewed coffee, mint, some sage & bay leaf, tobacco, dry, old leather with amazing, fresh & slightly withering & candied; dark, red, blue, purple with a violet & lavender frame. The acidity is splendid. The long, ripe, ruby, lush, elegant, well crafted balance of fruit & earth is delicious and persists endlessly with a dark spice on the long set.

The body is; delightful, ripe, rich, lush & full. The structure, tension, length and balance are woven in a perfect tapestry. This 07 has another 10-15 years easily. The tannins are rounded, smooth but, still have a dark, chewy, tarriness with baby teeth. The beauty of the vintage is on full display. Steeped, somewhat stewed, candied fruits of; dark currants/cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, mix of purple fruits; boysenberries, ollieberries, & mulberries. Dark, sweet tarriness, anise to black licorice, touch of incense, fire ambers, chocolate pudding, vanilla, light; cinnamon, clove & nutmeg, dark & milk chocolate, caramel, sweet, soft, dark spice, dark berry cola, dark cherry kirsch, dark, rich earth, limestone, crushed, dry rocks, dry top soil, moist clay & dry brush, brewed coffee, mint, tobacco, dry, old leather with amazing, fresh & slightly withering & candied ; dark, red, blue, purple with a violet & lavender frame. The acidity is perfect. The finish is; rich, ripe, ruby, candied, well balanced fruit & earth, elegant and long sets into velvety, round tannins and mid dark spices.

Photos of; the winery, tasting patio, old basket press and wide shot of the winery & Estate vines. — 7 years ago

Heidi Harrison

9.1

White peach & nectarine, lemon zest, lime sorbet, saltwater, honeysuckle, lovely on the patio w/French garlic sausage, grilled veg, roasted potatoes @toulouse_wine #andersonvalleywine #riesling #deedubcellar — 8 years ago

with Philip

Greg Ragan

9.2

My new favorite summer porch pounder. Great citrus fruit, dissolved minerals, and zippy acidity. — 9 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.4

2019 Vintage. 14.1% Alcohol. 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre. Yesterday afternoon on our patio after uncovering furniture from the winter storms on a beautiful day. Strawberries and tons of fruit with good acidity. Poof-vanished. — 5 years ago

Chasidy Kearns

8.9

Excellent dry with red berry. Crisp, perfect hot-day pounder! — 6 years ago

Deborah M

9.1

Refreshing. I will take more of this one. A red wine drinkers Rosé. Enjoying patio/pizza time with friends. — 6 years ago

Ty Zachow

9.0

Fruity and easy drinking. Just up the road. Pounder! — 7 years ago

Carrie Bowden

8.9

Perfectly chilled on a sunny Paris summer day with oysters and pink shrimps on the patio — 7 years ago

October Cleveland

9.0

Cloudy peach on the eye, and distinct fresh Bellini and Fruit Tingles (taste and texturally) on the drink. So count me in. Another really joyful pet nat. — 8 years ago

Joe Davant

9.0

So glad it's finally warm enough to enjoy some delicious rosé on the back patio! — 8 years ago

Tom Jevert

9.1

In Vegas at Mon Ami Gabi - on the outside patio with our friends for dinner. Great flavor and smooth with yes another bone in ribeye — 9 years ago

Maggie McClatchey

8.9

Deliciously fruity and light. Great patio sipper. — 6 years ago

Eric W Brown

8.9

Great patio wine — 6 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Just a great fresh and tangy porch pounder. Excellent with grilled snapper. — 6 years ago

Brian S

9.1

One of the better Sauvignon Blancs from Sonoma. Very tropical with green apple. This is my porch pounder. — 7 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.3

2015 Vintage. 13% Alcohol. Great starter Rose for Memorial Day weekend patio sipping with cheese. — 7 years ago

dan boedeker

8.9

Such a great pale salon color. Bright acidity, minerality, a little bite of heat. Summer patio wine. — 8 years ago

Audra .

9.4

Yummo! Strawberry Jolly Ranchers, sweet but not cloying. Totally a summertime drink: sunset, patio, grill going. — 9 years ago