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Decanter Magazine Review
Rated 95
Fashionably fragrant, it leads with macerated Bing cherry, bay laurel, sage, and a subtle minty note. Medium-bodied, soft and long, with plush tannins and a beautiful vein of ironstone minerality. Finishes with fragrant brown spices and notes of walnut husk. Aged in upright casks for 20-36 months in 90-95% new French oak. Cool fermentations, early pressing and a long elevage is the recipe winemaker Brittany Sherwood follows. She says that Heitz uses a small amount of Limousine oak foudre, which typically requires longer ageing for better integration - sourced from the Trailside Vineyard in the eastern foothills of Rutherford, just north of Mumm and south of Conn Creek. Heitz purchased the 34-hectare parcel in 2019 and incorporated the contiguous 20 hectares to the south, formerly called Wildwood. Drinking Window: 2023-2035.
Heitz Cellar Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
The 2017 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Heitz Cellar exemplifies the winery's dedication to crafting exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of Napa Valley's Rutherford AVA.
Tasting Notes:
- Aromas: Fashionably fragrant, leading with macerated Bing cherry, bay laurel, sage, and a subtle minty note.
- Palate: Medium-bodied, soft, and long, with plush tannins and a beautiful vein of ironstone minerality.
- Finish: Finishes with fragrant brown spices and notes of walnut husk.
Additional Information:
- Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Alcohol Content: 13.7% ABV
- Appellation: Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- Producer: Heitz Cellar
Winery Information: Heitz Cellar, established in 1961, is renowned for producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of Napa Valley. The Trailside Vineyard, located on the eastern side of the Rutherford AVA, captures the heart of the Rutherford terroir, vinified in the classic Heitz style. The well-drained volcanic soil of this parcel allows the vineyard to convey the essence of the growing season, year after year. The 2017 vintage was aged in upright casks for 20-36 months in 90-95% new French oak, following cool fermentations and early pressing, resulting in a wine with plush tannins and a beautiful vein of ironstone minerality.
The 2017 Heitz Cellar Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent choice for those seeking a well-balanced and expressive Cabernet that embodies the essence of the Rutherford AVA terroir.
