Heitz Wine Cellars

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '88 Heitz Cabernet is ripe and smooth, with generous chocolate and spice overtones to the plum, prune and currant aromas and flavors; the finish is long.

95 PTS WINE SPECTATOR Deep, dense, dark and dangerous, the '87 Heitz Martha's Vineyard is a powerful wine, with distinctive flavors of currant, mint, eucalyptus and more,

85 PTS WINE SPECTATOR Distinctive in its earthy style, with the fruit showing through the cedary flavors; Some may find the flavors too much, but it has class. Drink now.

Deep, dark, and satisfying, the Heitz Grignolino Port exhibits bright, primary fruit flavors that come across in a ruby like style; an excellent choice with a fruit tart.

Dark ruby color with garnet highlights; rich aromas of blackberry with hints of nutmeg and savory spices; full bodied, deep concentration of flavors and a long finish.

Enticing dark garnet color; rich classic aromas that only Marth's vineyard can express; mint, deep cassis and cocoa powder; opulent fruit flavors with well integrated tannins; balanced and elegant.

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Enticing dark garnet color; rich classic aromas that only Marth's vineyard can express; mint, deep cassis and cocoa powder; opulent fruit flavors with well integrated tannins; balanced and elegant.

93 PTS WILFRED WONG. A wine of amazing staying power, the '08 Heitz Cellar Martha's Vyd Cabernet exhibits red currants, dried leaves and savory mint; a solid performance by an American standard.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '07 Heitz Cellars Trailside Cabernet is a rustic style that presents a dried berry, leathery, crushed rock and dried herb-anise profile; drinks now through 2012.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Dense & firm, the '07 Martha's is dense & firm, a gutsy red with rich flavors of dark berry, dark chocolate, cedar & malted black licorice.

97 PTS BEVERAGE TASTING INSTITUTE; The '06 Martha's Cabernet shows deep garnet violet color; ripe aromas of blueberry and creamy chocolate with a touch of mint; full bodied and rich on the palate.

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93 PTS WILFRED WONG. A lesson in persistence, the flavorful '01 Heitz Martha's Vineyard Cabernet stays lively one the palate; redolent of red fruit flavors with a gentle shading of mint; long finish.

Clean and refreshing, nicely designed, the active Heitz Cellar Sauvignon Blanc is nicely balanced; bright with tart citrus flavors in the finish.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '02 Heitz Cellar Trailside Cabernet has spicy, toasty oak that is wrapped around ripe cherry, plum and currant flavors; folds together nicely, gaining depth and complexity.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Offering a warm and fuzzy palate impression, the '01 Heitz Cellar Bella Oaks Cabernet exhibits flavors that only distinguished wines can possess; superb for cellaring.

Dense and rich, and a touch rustic, the Heitz Trailside is ripe and nicely textured, with lingering dark cherry and currant flavors.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. An audacious effort, the rich, black-fruited '01 Heitz Trailside gains much of its flavors from its rewarding Rutherford heritage; long and layered on the palate; a solid effort!

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. With an accent toward elegance, the fine '00 Heitz Martha's Vineyard Cabernet brings all the elements from the vineyard into a wine of excellent red fruit flavors; long finish.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A bit on the home-grown, rustic side, the full-flavored '00 Heitz Cellar Trailside Cabernet offers a wine of fine depth of fruit and density on the palate; delivers an experience.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A fine wine with superb elegance, the lively '00 Heitz Bella Oaks Cabernet is a classic Napa Valley effort with fine balance and excellent presence on the palate; drinks well now.

93 PTS WILFRED WONG. A lesson in persistence, the flavorful '01 Heitz Martha's Vineyard Cabernet stays lively one the palate; redolent of red fruit flavors with a gentle shading of mint; long finish.

A generous burst of blackberry flavors with notes of fresh currants and mint; firm structure on the palate with sleek tannins and a delicious finish.

89 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '99 Heitz Cellar Trailside Cabernet has excellent structure, with a firm, refined band of spicy currant, herb, bay leaf and cedar; wonderful balance and integration.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. Up-front and fine, the firmly built '99 Heitz Bella Oaks Cabernet exhibits fine red currant, tobacco flavors; the wine's fine palate pairs it nicely with wine sauce rib-eye steak.

89 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '99 Heitz Cellar Trailside Cabernet has excellent structure, with a firm, refined band of spicy currant, herb, bay leaf and cedar; wonderful balance and integration.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Intrinsically beautiful, the blackcurrant, dusty '00 Heitz Cabernet delivers honest-to-goodness top shelf Cabernet flavors; excellent with Grilled Beef Tenderloin on the Bone.

94 WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '99 Heitz Martha's Vineyard opens with powerful aromas of cedar, toasty oak and vanilla perfume framing ripe black currant and mocha; wonderfully smooth in the mouth.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. Up-front and fine, the firmly built '99 Heitz Bella Oaks Cabernet exhibits fine red currant, tobacco flavors; the wine's fine palate pairs it nicely with wine sauce rib-eye steak.

87 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Minty currant and cedary oak flavors; the '98 Heitz Martha's Vineyard Cabernet is well-balanced with chewy cherry, plum and wild berry; best from 2004 through 2010.

SILVER MEDAL, 2003 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR WINE COMP. Sturdy and fine, the richly built '98 Heitz Bella Oaks Cabernet is a solid wine with excellent ripe fruit definition; great with a porterhouse.

BRONZE MEDAL, 2003 SAN FRANCISCO INT'L WINE COMP. A wine with excellent density and richness; the full-flavored, well-ripened '98 Heitz Trailside Cabernet is a nearly massive wine with a great finish.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A Solid Napa Valley Cabernet; the '99 Heitz Cellar exhibits fine ripe fruit aromas that lead into a palate of black fruits and sweet earth; a perfect choice for a porterhouse.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '97 Heitz Trailside Cabernet has wonderful harmony and proportion, with rich, supple black cherry, and wild berry flavors; touches of chocolate and mocha; finish is long.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. Silky and very enticing, the bright and lively '97 Heitz Bella Oaks Cabernet is as good as it gets; the wine's saturated flavors make it a perfect choice with beefy dishes.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '97 Heitz Martha's is dark and dense with tiers of currant, mint, blackberry, sage, and mineral; it packs in lots of stuffing while maintaining fine balance and elegance.

Elegant cabernet, with pretty black cherry and currant aromas and flavors. Firm on the finish, this '95 offering is just now opening nicely.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '96 Heitz Bella Oaks Cabernet is supple and elegant, a very impressive style, with creamy black cherry, currant, plum, olive, dill and spice; finishes with polished tannins.

Fabulous! A rich, dark, enticing cabernet, with mint and chocolate nuances so characteristic of the best Martha's over the years.

Showing well now, this wine of elegance has lost its tannins and become very soft and endearing; a good way to learn about the fine '85 vintage.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Just like a fine ruby from Porto, the Heitz Cellars Ink Grade Port drinks with excellent cassis flavors; almost elegant on the palate; finishes with a lively sweetness.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '86 Heitz Napa Valley Cabernet has Spicy, with cedar, herb and anise overtones adding a complex cloak to the ripe cherry and currant flavors; and the finish is long and full.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG The Heitz Martha's Vineyard '88 exhibits excellent vineyard and terroir characteristics; rustic, and earthy, this wine shows why the best vineyards produce wines of distinction.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '87 Heitz Napa Valley Cabernet is distinctive, earthy and generous, with a strong beam of mint, spice and currant aromas and flavors; has subtlety and intensity.

95 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '86 Heitz Martha's Vineyard Cabernet is incredibly concentrated, rich and powerful, but still smooth and plush; the flavors of mint, cherry, spice are deep, long and chewy.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG A rough n' tumble wine in its youth, the '88 Heitz Bella Oaks Cabernet is now opening up its window of enjoyment; this would be a fine match with sharp cheddar and good friends.

98 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '85 Heitz Martha's Vineyard Cabernet has arrestingly rich, complex currant, black cherry, spice; minty flavors echo on the finish.

97 PTS WINE SPECTATOR! A beautiful wine, the '84 Heitz is one the great Martha's ever; rich, elegant, loaded with refreshing black cherry, mint, and chocolate flavors; smooth and supple.

The Heitz Cellar Zinfandel shows bright red fruit aromas and flavors; lively from start to finish; a throw-back to the days when wine was meant for the dinnertable, great to serve with grilled meats.

The Heitz Grignolino is tart, bright and zesty. Loaded with red fruit flavors. Pleasant and perky in the finish.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG, A rustic venture, the '94 Heitz Bella Oaks Cabernet combines its elegant profile with good ripe fruit and sweet oaky notes; this is tasty wine of true enophiles.

89 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '98 Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet is a rich, well-balanced, youthful rendition, with complex currant, herb, mineral, sage, pepper and cedar flavors.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A serious super-premium effort, the racy '07 Heitz Cellar Grignolino Rose makes one wonder why others can't do a better job; lively red fruit flavors abound; zippy aftertaste.

The Heitz Cellar Chardonnay has ripe tropical fruit flavors, nice balance and texture on the palate; firm in the finish.