Heitz Wine Cellars Napa Valley

Heitz cellars napa cabernet is always one of the region s best value buys thanks in part to the winery s dedication to a pre release ageing regimen.

Heitz wine cellars napa valley.

It spends eight months in neutral tank two years in 50 new french oak and then 18 months in bottle before release. Family owned since its founding in 1961 heitz cellar s legacy runs as deep as the roots throughout the napa valley. A classic chardonnay made to express its true varietal characteristics crafted with balance and elegance finishing crisp and fruity. In the late 1950 s pioneering vintner joe heitz ushered in napa s modern era with his iconic globally celebrated wines including napa valley.

Financial details were not disclosed although it is the latest of several acquisitions since the lawrence family bought heitz in 2018. Helena an early modern era napa valley presence and pioneering exponent of french oak the estate enjoys a historical renown with the success of its martha s vineyard cabernet sauvignon and has also been described as a master of grignolino. Family owned since its founding in 1961 heitz cellar winery specializes in crafting iconic and age worthy single vineyard napa valley cabernet sauvignons. Burgess cellars lying on vineyard land dating back to the 19 th century and founded by tom burgess as part of napa valley s class of 1972 has been sold to businessman gaylon lawrence jr and his family as well as heitz cellar ceo carlton mccoy jr.

When decisions have been made to select the exceptional barrels of wine for our single vineyard cabernet sauvignons the remaining barrels are blended together to become our napa valley cabernet sauvignon. Visit heitz cellar winery in napa valley. A winery legend that has helped shape the history of napa valley winemaking. The napa valley cabernet spends another year in bottle before its release from our cellar.

Family owned since its founding in 1961 heitz cellar s legacy runs as deep as the roots throughout the napa valley.