The Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 from Napa Valley epitomizes luxury with its rich and complex profile. This wine opens with an inviting bouquet of black cherries, cassis, and hints of incense, creating an atmosphere of indulgence. On the palate, it reveals a sumptuous texture with layers of just-ripe cherries, dried herbs, and mint, showcasing the craftsmanship that Heitz is renowned for. The finish is long and polished, making it a perfect choice for both immediate enjoyment and cellaring.
Aroma: Rich notes of black cherries, cassis, sandalwood, cedar, and herbs de Provence.
Taste: Juicy and plush with flavors of ripe cherries, dried herbs, and mint.
Finish: Long and polished, with a minty lift and creamy texture.
93 Wine Spectator A reserved, streamlined version, with fine-grained cedar and savory threads running through a core of gently mulled cherry, fresh damson plum and red currant coulis notes. There's pretty perfume on the finish. Best from 2025 through 2035. 13,718 cases made.
93 James Suckling Pretty aromas of currants, dried flowers and sage. Some yellow painted lead pencil with eraser. Slate. Medium-bodied with creamy and polished tannins that give a lovely texture and length. Drink or hold.
93 Wine Independent Yes, it is still possible to get a balanced, cellar-worthy Napa Cab for under a hundred. Heitz's 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon accents just-ripe cherries with scents of dried herbs and mint, then offers a medium to full-bodied sensation on the palate, marked by gentle tannins. Ripe and fairly forward, with a softly dusty finish, this can be consumed young, or any time over the next decade or more.
91 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a pretty rich wine for Heitz. Dark fruit, spice, leather and chocolate are all dialed up in this juicy, succulent Cabernet. The 2019 is a wine of transition at Heitz. It is the first vintage in which a part of the wine was aged in casks (new at the time), which left some uncharacteristic wood notes in the wine that show up in its racy personality. There's certainly plenty to like.
