Heitz Cellar
Trailside Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Very nicely resolved for this early in a Trailside. Blackberries, black plum, dark sour cherries, cherries, dates, spice-box, dark dry earth with crushed rocks, tobacco, soft leather, dry & fresh dark florals, great acidity and finish.
Very nicely resolved for this early in a Trailside. Blackberries, black plum, dark sour cherries, cherries, dates, spice-box, dark dry earth with crushed rocks, tobacco, soft leather, dry & fresh dark florals, great acidity and finish.
1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2017
Still very good after 17 years! My favorite wine of all time. Vintage 2003; enjoyed on 4/25/2020
Still very good after 17 years! My favorite wine of all time. Vintage 2003; enjoyed on 4/25/2020
Apr 26th, 2020
My first Heitz and it's surprisingly elegant for a warm vintage. Drinking at its peak now, or perhaps even in its decline (did not hold out till the next day). On the nose, ripe black fruits, dried florals, pyrazine, anise, tobacco, wood, balsamic notes. The palate brings along some sour cherries, leather, and rocks. Tannins fully resolved and acidity remarkably present. Finish was alright (medium). Interesting to note that AC found the alcohol (14.5%) prominent, although I didn't think it was a problem. Balanced to me and I found the wine quite enjoyable. More importantly, I'm very convinced that I need to try more Heitz Cellar wines (sadly, the winery's been sold).
My first Heitz and it's surprisingly elegant for a warm vintage. Drinking at its peak now, or perhaps even in its decline (did not hold out till the next day). On the nose, ripe black fruits, dried florals, pyrazine, anise, tobacco, wood, balsamic notes. The palate brings along some sour cherries, leather, and rocks. Tannins fully resolved and acidity remarkably present. Finish was alright (medium). Interesting to note that AC found the alcohol (14.5%) prominent, although I didn't think it was a problem. Balanced to me and I found the wine quite enjoyable. More importantly, I'm very convinced that I need to try more Heitz Cellar wines (sadly, the winery's been sold).
Jan 24th, 2019Delicious, smooth and the hit of the night at our house.
Delicious, smooth and the hit of the night at our house.
Nov 24th, 2018Lush cab, drinking really well now. 2003 on 12/24/15
Lush cab, drinking really well now. 2003 on 12/24/15
Dec 25th, 2015
2003 Vintage on Valentine's Day 2014....great cab! PA Chairman Select....
2003 Vintage on Valentine's Day 2014....great cab! PA Chairman Select....
Feb 15th, 2015
Very poor showing against the 2000 and the 2005 Saint-Pierre. Also a lesser wine than the much better priced 2004 Vina Ardanza.
Very poor showing against the 2000 and the 2005 Saint-Pierre. Also a lesser wine than the much better priced 2004 Vina Ardanza.
Dec 27th, 2014