Heitz Cellar

Bella Oaks Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.418 ratings
9.55 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

One of our last Heitz Bella Oaks bottling’s.

Heitz no longer leases the vineyard. The fruit from the Bella Oaks Vineyard is now bottled by Quintessa at $200 a bottle when Heitz sold it at around $70 or less when they leased the terroir.

The better pair with the end cut of the Prime Rib with creamy, horse radish.

Floral, candied, spice driven fruit of; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plums with tough skins, plums, dark cherries and deep, juicy strawberries. Dark tarriness, steeped black tea, incense, burnt amber, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, dark chocolate bar, mocha powder, moist clay, dry, crushed rocks, dry, twig, eucalyptus, sage, bay leaf, dry top soil, tobacco, leather, cedar, grainy limestone with dark, red, purple, candied withering florals that dark & candied. The acidity is perfect. The structure, tension, balance and length still need 6–10 years. The finish is; rich, beauty, elegant that starts, fresh, juicy falling on to earth & spice that persist until you have something bigger.

Plated with very cheesy Au Gratins & caramelized carrots.

Still an adolescent with 15-20 years of good sipping ahead of it.

The most flavorful piece of beef I’ve ever had. Had more tender Wagyu Ribcaps, just not this much flavor.

Happy New Year! 🥳🎉🍷🎊

12.31.2020

One of our last Heitz Bella Oaks bottling’s.

Heitz no longer leases the vineyard. The fruit from the Bella Oaks Vineyard is now bottled by Quintessa at $200 a bottle when Heitz sold it at around $70 or less when they leased the terroir.

The better pair with the end cut of the Prime Rib with creamy, horse radish.

Floral, candied, spice driven fruit of; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plums with tough skins, plums, dark cherries and deep, juicy strawberries. Dark tarriness, steeped black tea, incense, burnt amber, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, dark chocolate bar, mocha powder, moist clay, dry, crushed rocks, dry, twig, eucalyptus, sage, bay leaf, dry top soil, tobacco, leather, cedar, grainy limestone with dark, red, purple, candied withering florals that dark & candied. The acidity is perfect. The structure, tension, balance and length still need 6–10 years. The finish is; rich, beauty, elegant that starts, fresh, juicy falling on to earth & spice that persist until you have something bigger.

Plated with very cheesy Au Gratins & caramelized carrots.

Still an adolescent with 15-20 years of good sipping ahead of it.

The most flavorful piece of beef I’ve ever had. Had more tender Wagyu Ribcaps, just not this much flavor.

Happy New Year! 🥳🎉🍷🎊

12.31.2020

Jan 1st, 2021
Erik Ackerman

2006 is the most underrated vintage in decades.

2006 is the most underrated vintage in decades.

Sep 16th, 2017
Christian Gourdin

Leather and eucalyptus all day long. 3 hours decanted

Leather and eucalyptus all day long. 3 hours decanted

Jan 1st, 2016
Renato Hoyle

Magnum, smooth tannins, blackberry

Magnum, smooth tannins, blackberry

Apr 29th, 2015
Dillon Hollingsworth

Beautiful wine! Oak taste with a smooth finish! Enjoying with great company and Heitz is probably one of my favorite wines!

Beautiful wine! Oak taste with a smooth finish! Enjoying with great company and Heitz is probably one of my favorite wines!

Dec 26th, 2017
Chris Cerbo

Yum.

Yum.

Jun 17th, 2017
Karel R

Decant for 6 hours

Decant for 6 hours

Dec 6th, 2015
Ruth Souroujon

2006 vintage. Definitely appreciated being decanted. Classic Napa CS 2.4k cases.

2006 vintage. Definitely appreciated being decanted. Classic Napa CS 2.4k cases.

Jul 19th, 2014
Jeannie Choi

CELLARED.

CELLARED.

Apr 15th, 2016
Jon Anderson

Jon had this 11 years ago

Jon had this 11 years ago

Mar 23rd, 2014