Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 750ml
JS94
WE92
RP91
$94.99 USD
The 2018 Vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon holds a special place in our hearts, as it was marked by a gentle summer and an almost flawless autumn in Napa Valley. These ideal weather conditions nurtured the slow and deliberate growth of grapes and tannins, giving rise to the refined style that Heitz Cellar is celebrated for. Within this wine, we encounter enduring Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon traits: supple black and red fruit notes, hints of cedar and sandalwood, all harmoniously complemented by the herbal nuances of Provence.
The 2018 Vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon holds a special place in our hearts, as it was marked by a gentle summer and an almost flawless autumn in Napa Valley. These ideal weather conditions nurtured the slow and deliberate growth of grapes and tannins, giving rise to the refined style that Heitz Cellar is celebrated for. Within this wine, we encounter enduring Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon traits: supple black and red fruit notes, hints of cedar and sandalwood, all harmoniously complemented by the herbal nuances of Provence.
Ratings
JS94
James Suckling
"A pure, balanced and fresh Napa cabernet that is not just showing heady concentration and dark fruit. Here you get some violets, nimble flowers, redcurrants, graphite and fine spices. Some oranges, too. Fragrant and nuanced. Medium to full body with tight yet refined tannins. Rather linear, tense and elegant, but lacking neither power nor definition. Better to give it a few years to deliver more complexity."
WE92
Wine Enthusiast
"Deep black-currant and blackberry flavors come with a warm, rounded texture bolstered by fine-grained tannins in this concentrated and mouth-filling wine. Hints of mint and dark chocolate enhance the aroma and continue through the finish. Best 2025–2035."
RP91
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
"Heitz's regular 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon features a slightly minty-eucalyptus edge, cherries and a hint of leather. Medium-bodied and concentrated, this is silky and fine, finishing a bit tart. Personally, I'd prefer to see more mid-palate richness, but that's not the style being pursued here. Best After 2024."
