Heitz Cellar

The Our 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet unfolds with the authority of a classic wine from the Napa Valley! This wine makes a good first impression with its striking garnet color and vibrant bouquet, but it is memorable for the depth of its varietal character.

Centrally focused around a rich core of fruit, it fills the mouth with tiers of bright cherry flavor and underlying notes of darker berry. With a nice balance of lively oak tannins and brisk acidity, this wine glides easily across the palate for a lengthy and satisfying finish. Enjoy the youthful brilliance of this Cabernet today, or cellar it to reward yourself for many years come!

The Story

The original Heitz winery barely seemed adequate to nurture the big dreams of founders Joe and Alice Heitz, but it did match their 1961 budget.

As it turned out, the modest wooden building attached to an 8-acre vineyard about a mile south of St. Helena was just what the couple needed to get a toehold in winemaking history. Joe rapidly established his credentials as a gifted and innovative winemaker, and Heitz Wine Cellars became the mecca for bold, beautiful wines served with unpretentious hospitality.

In 1964, the couple purchased a 160-acre vineyard in the eastern hills of St. Helena. This beautiful ranch with its winery and homestead proved to be the ideal place to grow their family business.