COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Heitz Wine Cellars
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Heitz Cellar Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 hails from the Rutherford appellation in Napa Valley, California. This single-vineyard bottling is a pure expression of its site, characterized by the vineyard's alluvial soils and gentle slope. Heitz Wine Cellars, established in 1961, is a historic Napa Valley winery known for its commitment to site-specific winemaking and vineyard stewardship. The 2018 vintage is recognized for its ability to showcase the distinctive qualities of Rutherford's terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Trailside Vineyard is planted across 16 blocks with 7 different Cabernet Sauvignon clones.
Fact 02
The vineyard is farmed using certified organic and sustainable practices.
Fact 03
This wine undergoes an extensive aging process, including 4 years in oak and 1 year in bottle before release.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Heitz Cellar Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 begins with the separate fermentation of each vineyard block in neutral oak tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a total of four years in oak, including a significant period in new French Limousin oak barrels. An additional year of bottle aging precedes the wine's release. The winery employs certified organic and sustainable farming practices in the vineyard.
