Heitz Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2018
With fresh halibut dinner we opened this Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc from legendary producer Heitz Cellars.
I wrote about Heitz Cellars and their role as pioneers of modern California winemaking and Napa Valley wine history in a recent blogpost. Notably, the Heitz family involvement in the estate and brand ended in 2018 when the estate was sold to new ownership and leadership. This label would represent the last vintage release under the Heitz family stewardship.
Heitz of course are known for Cabernet Sauvignon but they also produce this Sauvignon Blanc, a similar varietal also popular in Nap Valley.
This label is sourced from 45 acres of estate vineyards planted 1996 on Howell Mountain in the northeast corner overlooking Napa Valley.
Heitz Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Winemaker notes speak of this terroir influence in the release - "Our Sauvignon Blanc captures the liveliness of the
grape with its bright, crisp flavors. Refreshing and light, this wine
has the joie de vivre to make every occasion a bit more exciting.
The fruit is estate sourced from the lower elevations of our Ink Grade
Vineyard. In this idyllic spot, the geography and microclimate are
uniquely suited for Sauvignon Blanc. The mornings are extremely cold and
the afternoons are warm, a variation of temperature that allows for
exceptional ripening. This vineyard is organically farmed and the grapes
are certified organic. The combination of hillside and high valley fruit gives the wine a
complimentary balance of flavors, imparting tropical and citrus notes.
Fermented and aged four months in stainless steel, our Sauvignon Blanc
is classically fresh and vibrant."
This is 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Straw colored, light medium bodied, bold notes of zesty citrus fruits of lime and grapefruit with note of lychee and tropical fruits with pronounced minerality and moderate acidity.
RM 88 points.
This label was given 90 points by Wine Spectator.
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=3263214
With fresh halibut dinner we opened this Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc from legendary producer Heitz Cellars.
I wrote about Heitz Cellars and their role as pioneers of modern California winemaking and Napa Valley wine history in a recent blogpost. Notably, the Heitz family involvement in the estate and brand ended in 2018 when the estate was sold to new ownership and leadership. This label would represent the last vintage release under the Heitz family stewardship.
Heitz of course are known for Cabernet Sauvignon but they also produce this Sauvignon Blanc, a similar varietal also popular in Nap Valley.
This label is sourced from 45 acres of estate vineyards planted 1996 on Howell Mountain in the northeast corner overlooking Napa Valley.
Heitz Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2018
This is 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Straw colored, light medium bodied, bold notes of zesty citrus fruits of lime and grapefruit with note of lychee and tropical fruits with pronounced minerality and moderate acidity.
RM 88 points.
This label was given 90 points by Wine Spectator.
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=3263214
