COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Heitz Wine Cellars
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 originates from the Oakville AVA in Napa Valley, California. It is a single-vineyard bottling from the historic Martha's Vineyard, known for its distinctive 'Martha's Clone' of Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded in 1961, Heitz Cellar is recognized as a pioneering winery in Napa Valley, celebrated for its early adoption of vineyard-designated wines. The 2018 vintage benefited from a balanced growing season, contributing to the wine's structure and elegance.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€325
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Features the unique 'Martha's Clone' of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fact 02
Vineyard is farmed using organic and sustainable practices.
Fact 03
Aging process includes 3 years in 100% new French oak.
Fact 04
Winemaking style is reminiscent of Brunello di Montalcino.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 involves meticulous attention to detail, beginning with grapes from the estate vineyard. After fermentation, the wine undergoes an extensive aging regimen. It is first matured for a year in large, neutral oak tanks. This is followed by three years of aging in 100% new French Limousin oak barrels. The final stage of maturation occurs in the bottle for one year before the wine is released. This extended elevage is a hallmark of the winery's approach to developing complex and age-worthy wines.
