Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | $200.00≈ €177.97 · £150.34 | heitzcellar.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2019 / 750ml | $200.00≈ €177.97 · £150.34 | heitzcellar.com ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification Rutherford AVA
Region Rutherford
Soil Cortina gravelly loam; boomer-forward-felta complex; perkins gravelly loam; bale clay loam; pleasanton loam; yolo loam
Production Details The 78-acre vineyard is described with vines aged 12–21 years and elevation of 150–200 ft; training systems are cane-pruned Elkhorn, GDC and VSP. The vineyard inventory lists Cabernet Sauvignon clones 4, 6, 7, 337, 412, 685, 29, 30 and 5197, plus Sauvignon Blanc Musqué and Cabernet Franc 327 and 623; the sheet does not establish that every listed planting entered this Cabernet Sauvignon. The sheet is internally inconsistent about maturation: its overview says three years in the cellar plus one year in bottle, while its technical section says four years in used and new French-oak barrels and casks of 228–12,000 L, followed by one year in bottle; cooperages listed are Mercier, Bordelaise and Marchive. It says the wine can evolve for 20+ years.
Certifications CCOF; Biodynamic certification
Tasting Notes Rustic red fruit, rosemary, sage, thyme, mouthwatering tannins, soft elegant finish; Jonathan Cristaldi for Decanter additionally notes loamy earth, freshness and structure.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification Rutherford AVA
Region Rutherford
Soil Cortina gravelly loam; boomer-forward-felta complex; perkins gravelly loam; bale clay loam; pleasanton loam; yolo loam
Harvest Dates September 28–October 4, 2019
Production Details The 78-acre vineyard is described with vines aged 12–21 years and elevation of 150–200 ft; training systems are cane-pruned Elkhorn, GDC and VSP. Its vineyard inventory lists Cabernet Sauvignon clones 4, 6, 7, 337, 412, 685, 29, 30 and 5197, plus Sauvignon Blanc Musqué and Cabernet Franc 327 and 623; the sheet does not establish that every listed planting entered this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Cultivation is certified CCOF Organic with biodynamic practices. The sheet is internally inconsistent about maturation: its overview says three years in the cellar plus one year in bottle, whereas its technical section says four years in used and new French-oak barrels and casks of 228–12,000 L, then one year in bottle; cooperages are Mercier, Bordelaise and Marchive. It says the wine can evolve for 20+ years.
Certifications CCOF
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification Rutherford AVA
Region Rutherford
Soil Cortina gravelly loam; boomer-forward-felta complex; perkins gravelly loam; bale clay loam; pleasanton loam; yolo loam
Production Details The sheet describes a 78-acre vineyard, vines aged 10–18 years, elevation of 150–200 ft and cane-pruned Elkhorn, GDC and VSP training. It states three years of aging in oak casks and used and new French-oak barrels of 228–12,000 L, followed by one year in bottle; Mercier, Bordelaise and Marchive are listed as cooperages.
Certifications CCOF; Demeter
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification Rutherford
Region Rutherford
Production Details Aged four years in the cellar in old and new French-oak vessels ranging from 225 to 12,000 L, followed by two years in bottle.
Tasting Notes Savory winter herbs, English thyme, bay laurel, bright fresh acidity and lift.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification Rutherford, Napa Valley
Region Rutherford
Harvest Dates September 18–22, 2013
Production Details Aged nine months in neutral oak tanks, three years in 100% new French Limousin oak barrels, then two years in bottle. The sheet records release on April 1, 2019, production of 2,176 cases and producer guidance to cellar for 15+ years.
Certifications CCOF; Fish Friendly Farming
Tasting Notes Silky tannins, blackberry, ripe raspberry, cassis liqueur, briar, earthy sweetness, vanilla, toasted nuts and baking spice.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
500 Taplin Road, St. Helena, CA 94574, USA
Phone
+1 707-963-2047
Email
Owner
Lawrence Family
Cellarmaster
Erik Elliott (Estate Director)