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• Mortgage92 Likes this wine: 92 points

  May 5, 2024 - I could not go above a score of 92 for this wine. Yes, it is enjoyable but not a 95 or above, really? The wine is crimson in color with slow legs on the glass and moderate sediment (which assist in keeping it going), it has a medium body with a course texture and long finish (great with grilled steaks); the aroma we keyed on was of red currant -anyone else?; flavors of blackberry, mineral, and very slight petrol with elevated acidity and tannins (which are overcome by the alcohol level). This wine is drinking well now, but is starting to fade (I have yet to find a California cab that will hold up for more than 20 years), so drink and enjoy.

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4 Comments

• lockestep commented:

  5/5/24, 12:59 PM - Respectfully, you are not looking in the right place for your Cabs. Agree the modern style is designed for immediate consumption, but see Dunn Howell, Ridge Monte Bello, Corison, La Jota for examples of wines best after 10 and peaking after 20 years from vintage.

• RichEB1 commented:

  5/6/24, 12:23 PM - I appreciate the note and the comment as well....but are you both saying that Heitz Martha's is made in a 'modern style'? If so, I definitely have to, respectfully, disagree. These for sure belong in the 'old school Napa' category and I have zero doubt this wine will go well over 20+ years. I have quite a few and will not touch them for years. IMHO, you actually opened this wine too soon vs. Too late. Cheers!

• lockestep commented:

  5/6/24, 12:27 PM - Rich-Agree with you, I did not list the Martha’s because I wanted to point to other ageable Cali Cabs. I too have the 10 Martha’s and would not consider pulling a cork prior to 2030. Just my taste, but I grew up on Napa Cabs from the 70s and 80s and have a preference for long aging on the wines that have remained true to the style.

• RichEB1 commented:

  5/6/24, 12:30 PM - I like your style my friend :) Cheers!

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