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2008 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 53
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loloFR Likes this wine: 92 points
March 16, 2024 - At peak, classic napa cab with very good fruit, well integrated oak and some sweetness
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Philip67 Likes this wine: 95 points
February 2, 2024 - Gorgeous. Restrained yet demonstrating a generosity of ripe fruit. medium plus body. Long finish, some complexity. Has the structure for last for a long time. Drinking now.
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mdennison wrote: 92 points
March 25, 2023 - This is at the end of its prime, I would say. Very enjoyable. Great cab.
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mdennison wrote: 90 points
March 6, 2023 - Nearing the end of its life, but still quite good. Picked this up for 44.95 at our local Italian deli; a good value.
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WineMan916 wrote: 80 points
December 19, 2022 - Letting it open longer than usual. Very tannic from the start with lots of fruit; it tasted fine without all the tannins taking over. I aerated it twice with an improved profile. It could be at the end of its life, or it just needs some resuscitation. Tonight, it will tell.
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By Richard Jennings
12/14/2013 (link) 91 points(Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon) Very dark purple red violet color; tart black currant, espresso, licorice nose; tar, tart black currant, dried berry palate with medium acidity and firm tannins; medium-plus finish 91+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Heitz Cellar
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Codes 098803010708, 098803010807, 098803011002, 098803120438
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 646 (41%)
- Consumed 932 (59%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Beef, cheese, huckleberry cheesecake, ny strip w/broccoli rabe, puree soup with duckWho Likes This Wine
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- ProducerHeitz Cellar
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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