Mike Evans

9.2

The tropical notes had us guessing California. — 6 days ago

Donald Williams

9.6

Beautifully aged. — 7 days ago

with Bonnie

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! — 2 months ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Time to clear out the fridge. Crazy collection of leftovers. This was the perfect choice to make it a wonderful meal. — 6 days ago

with Bonnie

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

Delicious and reductive. Pineapple, curry leaf, lemon rind. — 2 months ago

David Foster

9.1

Great with arancini and lobster. — 3 months ago

Joshua Figg

9.2

Hints of pepper and spice. Fruit forward and slightly jammy. Acidity hits nicely in the finish. — 5 months ago

Vino Joe

9.7

Sharp and citrusy. I loved the mineral chalky texture and the lightness of the wine. Great length Fruit is plentiful but relaxed (in a good way). Perfect for a snowy indoor holiday evening. Cheers! — 24 days ago

Pyeon ji

9.2

Have this while eating hotpot with my girls. It was sweet but it blends well with oily and spicy soup — 15 days ago

Heather Rostker

9.0

Smooth 2013 riserva celebrating Brian’s birthday — 3 months ago

with Brian