2004 Heitz Cellar Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and a 14.5% ABV. The wines from Rutherford's Trailside Vineyard have been part of the Heitz range since 1989. The vineyard is flanked by the Silverado Trail on one side and Conn Creek on the other and is certified organic. This wine is a Rutherford classic, deeply-hued and powerful, with a lush bouquet of dark fruits and eucalyptus and menthol. Its an intense Cabernet aged in French oak with a slight hint of vanilla, well balanced with firm tannins and lively acidity. For more than 50 years, as Napa Valley changed from farm country to a rich man's paradise, Heitz Wine Cellars has stayed true to founder Joe Heitz's vision.Heitz Wine Cellars has earned countless accolades for its dazzling wines every year since 1961. Lots of things have changed since Joe and Alice shared the first bottle of Heitz wine in 1961, but their core values --- quality, integrity and innovation --- have stood the test of time. The Heitz family's vision of winemaking spans three generations of dedication to excellence. They believe that true artistry sometimes requires restraint. They strive for the delicate balance between science and nature's bounty that allows their wines to express the genuine character of the varietal and to reflect their vineyard's unique geography within the Napa Valley. Early in 2018, Heitz Wine Cellar was sold to Gaylon Lawrence Jr., a billionaire with an empire of Florida citrus farms, farming interests in four other states, and regional banks in Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri. Martha's Vineyard was never owned by Heitz and was not part of the transaction. The Trailside Vineyard is a prime slice of Rutherford dirt, hugging the Silverado Trail on its east side and descending at a grade of roughly 2% until its opposite boundary nudges the banks of the Conn Creek. The vines consistently produce deep purple grapes displaying their Rutherford pedigree. - #heitz #heitzcellar #CabernetSauvignon #trailsidevineyard #silveradotrail #NapaValley #wine #redwine #wine #californiawine #winelover #wineislove #greatwine #delicious #deliciouswine #napa (at Amelie Upper west) https://www.instagram.com/nycmanofmanytalents/p/BrwfYTYHJsP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x6r2jm2bdmd8
