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From the quality of our fruit to the execution of every detail in our cellar, we set the highest standards for our Napa Valley Cabernet from the beginning. That level of excellence is at the heart of our winemaking philosophy.” David Heitz, Winemaker

Our Napa Valley Cabernet has impressed wine enthusiasts since we produced the first bottle in 1961. Superbly crafted from estate-grown grapes, this popular wine is consistently noted for incred...

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1959 Heitz  Cabernet Sauvignon – I do not drink enough Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. When I set my goals for 2017, perhaps that should be on the top of my list. For all those naysayers claiming that Caifornia Cabernet Sauvignon does not age, or evolve, this almost 60 year old bottle of wine disproves that theory! Joseph Heitz is one of the true pioneers of the rebirth of Napa Valley. I recently put together an extensive History of Napa Valley and California Wines and Joe Heitz is one of the most prominent people in the 20th century. Heitz was one of the earliest produces to plant and make wine from Cabernet Sauvignon. 

 Tasted double blind, I was just this bottle was about 20 years younger than its true age. This is the first vintage of Heitz. As you can see from the image, they did not even have labels for their wine yet. Just a simple, typed sticker. The grapes did not come from his own vineyard. This was far too early for that To make his debut vintage, Joseph Heitz purchased grapes from another grower.

I know I will never see another bottle of this stunner. And that’s OK, as I will retain the memory and the empty bottle for years.

1959 Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon – Stunning in every sense of the word, especially when the wine was revealed, as it was served double blind. I was sure it was a strong, fully mature Pauillac . Full bodied, with a good concentration of fruit, cedar wood, cigar box, cassis and wet earth, this can easily go another decade or longer. What a treat Steve Matthesen!


Read more at:http://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/2016/12/top-ten-best-wines-tasted-2016/

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St. Helena, Napa Valley

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