Heitz Cellars Napa Cabernet 2019 Rated 93JS

James Suckling Review
Rated 93
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.

Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 750ml

Classic. Elegant. A benchmark Napa Cabernet crafted with timeless restraint.
The 2019 Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon embodies the estate's historic style - pure, age-worthy Cabernet made with finesse rather than flash. Sourced from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards across premier Napa Valley appellations, this vintage delivers freshness, structure, and beautifully layered aromatics. Aged in Heitz's signature regimen, it offers a refined expression of Napa Cabernet that stands apart from richer, riper modern styles.

• Producer: Heitz Cellar
• Region: Napa Valley, California, USA
• Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• ABV: 13.8%
• Farming: 100% organic and biodynamic fruit
• Style: Elegant, structured, age-worthy Cabernet

Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromas of black and red fruit, sandalwood, cedar, bay leaf, and herbs de Provence.
Palate: Soft, refined texture with flavors of cherry, damson plum, red currant, and subtle savory notes; medium to full-bodied with gentle tannins.
Finish: Fresh, lifted, and perfumed with a minty or herbal lift and softly dusty tannins.

Why You'll Love It

• Classic Napa Cabernet made in a restrained, old-school style
• Organically and biodynamically farmed fruit from top Napa sites
• Balanced, cellar-worthy, and not overly ripe or high-alcohol
• Exceptional value for a collectible Napa Cabernet

Food Pairing

• Grilled lamb chops or herb-crusted beef
• Mushroom risotto or roasted root vegetables
• Hard cheeses such as Comté or aged Gouda

Cellaring

• Drinking Window: 2025-2035+ (per Wine Spectator)
• Profile: Built for graceful aging thanks to freshness and structure

Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a refined, terroir-driven expression of Napa Valley - perfect for collectors, classic Cabernet lovers, and anyone seeking elegance over opulence.