Heitz Cellar

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.1172 ratings
9.118 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

9.2

2012 was a good vintage but was never going to age as many thought. That is not to say this 2012 is not in perfect form now. Still not happy the family cashed out and sold this Napa pioneer winery to a corporation that had no previous wine experience. As well, eliminated the last free tasting in Napa, which included their Maratha’s Vineyard. These corporations pay a top price for these grand wineries and then squeeze it. That’s just what corporations do. So disappointing!

The 12 is smooth as silk. Nothing that bites back. Fresh, ripe; blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries. Mid, Indian spice, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, crushed rocks, dry twig, mid cola, brilliant, fresh, red & dark, violet florals, amazing acidy, well structured & balanced, easy tension with two minute ruby polished wire to wire finish.

2012 was a good vintage but was never going to age as many thought. That is not to say this 2012 is not in perfect form now. Still not happy the family cashed out and sold this Napa pioneer winery to a corporation that had no previous wine experience. As well, eliminated the last free tasting in Napa, which included their Maratha’s Vineyard. These corporations pay a top price for these grand wineries and then squeeze it. That’s just what corporations do. So disappointing!

The 12 is smooth as silk. Nothing that bites back. Fresh, ripe; blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries. Mid, Indian spice, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, crushed rocks, dry twig, mid cola, brilliant, fresh, red & dark, violet florals, amazing acidy, well structured & balanced, easy tension with two minute ruby polished wire to wire finish.

Jul 2nd, 2023
Ivonne Nill

Never disappoints!

Never disappoints!

Oct 28th, 2017
Rodney Rosser

Classic

Classic

Aug 8th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby with aromas of sweet berry fruits, earth and floral notes. On the palate flavors of Blackberry, wild currants and hints of sweet berry fruit flavors, savory adding some licorice and cacao. Fine tannins well balanced, great now but has room to still develop, ending with soft fruit. Excellent!

Deep Ruby with aromas of sweet berry fruits, earth and floral notes. On the palate flavors of Blackberry, wild currants and hints of sweet berry fruit flavors, savory adding some licorice and cacao. Fine tannins well balanced, great now but has room to still develop, ending with soft fruit. Excellent!

1 person found it helpfulApr 18th, 2020
Michael Gallegos

Sales & Hospitality Red Car Winery

9.0

Approachable young, not as heavy as I thought it would be. Good stuff.

Approachable young, not as heavy as I thought it would be. Good stuff.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2017
Sean Genn

2012 vintage just released. Cassis and eucalyptus. Still pretty tight but shows potential. Will be better with some time in the bottle.

2012 vintage just released. Cassis and eucalyptus. Still pretty tight but shows potential. Will be better with some time in the bottle.

1 person found it helpfulAug 10th, 2016
Boris Mathiszik

Solid cab.

Solid cab.

Feb 15th, 2017
WineMascot

killer wine, great value as always. feminine style of napa cab, bright red fruit, oak tannin is strong. this could be a fun one to age

killer wine, great value as always. feminine style of napa cab, bright red fruit, oak tannin is strong. this could be a fun one to age

May 30th, 2016
Bobbi Jo Broxson

Decanted for almost 2 hours. Nice and smooth. Paired well with mushroom risotto.

Decanted for almost 2 hours. Nice and smooth. Paired well with mushroom risotto.

Dec 29th, 2022
Paul T HB

Just needed a decade to come around, nice 🏈 and 🥩 wine for a Monday

Just needed a decade to come around, nice 🏈 and 🥩 wine for a Monday

Oct 10th, 2022