9x Heitz Martha‘s Vineyard (60s/70s/80s): Tasting these wines from three decades underscores the vineyard's ability to produce long-lived, high-quality wines with remarkable consistency, perhaps unmatched in Napa Valley during those years. While there is a clear line through the decades the tasting showcased the many faces these wines have, as some were still vibrant and young while others were on an absolut peak. The 1978 vintage was the winner, earning a perfect 100pts for its mature complexity, including malt and coffee nuances, a lively fruit core, and formidable structure. The 1969 and 1975 vintages were not far behind (both at 97pts).
TN: Unfortunately, this was badly corked. The substance underneath was mighty impressive.
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The nose starts out hugely voluminous but dominated by eucalyptus; though this mellows with air, it lets the other elements develop. The expanding raspberry fruit complements the eucalyptus and sandalwood beautifully. A tad short on the finish, which is a surprise given the expansiveness of the nose. Yet I only note it because it's unexpected - it's not enough to detract from a remarkable bottle.
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California Wine Weekend; 12/1/2023-12/3/2023 (Mos Eisley Cantina & Waterhouse Restaurant): Nose: Blackberry, cassis, mint, cedar and dark raspberry and graphite all in the right doses. Such detail on the nose. Palate: Intense entry with fresh blackberry, eucalyptus, cedar and spice notes. Black fruit, garden soil and fresh picked mint. The feel is perfectly proportioned and has a silky texture with ripe rounded tannin. Finish: Detailed and long lasting.
How is this wine 55 years old? The freshness the the Heitz wines of this era have is incredible compared to other producers.
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blind, in a flight with 67 and 69. This was Cabernet heaven. Not too much coke but enough to detect it. Delicious at his peak. Timeless elegant with some fruits left. Precise and dense finish. A perfect bottle of wine as I like it. 100
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5/5/2024 - Cailles wrote: flawed
9x Heitz Martha‘s Vineyard (60s/70s/80s): Tasting these wines from three decades underscores the vineyard's ability to produce long-lived, high-quality wines with remarkable consistency, perhaps unmatched in Napa Valley during those years. While there is a clear line through the decades the tasting showcased the many faces these wines have, as some were still vibrant and young while others were on an absolut peak. The 1978 vintage was the winner, earning a perfect 100pts for its mature complexity, including malt and coffee nuances, a lively fruit core, and formidable structure. The 1969 and 1975 vintages were not far behind (both at 97pts).
TN: Unfortunately, this was badly corked. The substance underneath was mighty impressive.
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12/3/2023 - englishman's claret wrote: 96 Points
The nose starts out hugely voluminous but dominated by eucalyptus; though this mellows with air, it lets the other elements develop. The expanding raspberry fruit complements the eucalyptus and sandalwood beautifully. A tad short on the finish, which is a surprise given the expansiveness of the nose. Yet I only note it because it's unexpected - it's not enough to detract from a remarkable bottle.
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12/2/2023 - RockinCabs wrote: 99 Points
California Wine Weekend; 12/1/2023-12/3/2023 (Mos Eisley Cantina & Waterhouse Restaurant): Nose: Blackberry, cassis, mint, cedar and dark raspberry and graphite all in the right doses. Such detail on the nose. Palate: Intense entry with fresh blackberry, eucalyptus, cedar and spice notes. Black fruit, garden soil and fresh picked mint. The feel is perfectly proportioned and has a silky texture with ripe rounded tannin. Finish: Detailed and long lasting.
How is this wine 55 years old? The freshness the the Heitz wines of this era have is incredible compared to other producers.
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11/19/2022 - aquacongas Likes this wine: 100 Points
blind, in a flight with 67 and 69. This was Cabernet heaven. Not too much coke but enough to detect it. Delicious at his peak. Timeless elegant with some fruits left. Precise and dense finish. A perfect bottle of wine as I like it. 100
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11/18/2022 - tmiller wrote: 99 Points
I drank this side by side with MV '67 and '69. This was utterly perfect with lots of life left in it.
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