Heitz Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Heitz Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Trailside Vineyard in Rutherford, Napa Valley, bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750mL bottle. It wears its terroir proudly, layering vibrant raspberry, ripe cherry and tart plum fruit over the vineyard's signature herbal backbone of sage, thyme and rosemary, and the fine-grained tannins locals call Rutherford Dust. Heitz Cellar has been a cornerstone of Napa Valley winemaking since the 1960s, and Trailside is part of its single-vineyard Stone Cellar Collection. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 14.5%
- Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vineyard: Trailside Vineyard, Rutherford, Napa Valley
- Vintage: 2018
- Size: 750mL
A Rutherford Single Vineyard with a Long Heitz Pedigree
The Trailside Vineyard is farmed organically and sustainably, and each block is fermented separately in neutral oak before an extended aging program that gives the wine its depth and polish. The result is a Cabernet built for a milestone dinner or a serious cellar: generous fruit up front, a savory herbal core, and tannins polished enough to drink now with air while still rewarding patience. See more cabernet sauvignon and red wine at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The bouquet is intense with wild sage, blackcurrant, cedar and fresh mint. The palate is expansive and full-bodied with a sumptuous mouthfeel: ripe blackberry, redcurrant and red rose petal over graphite, licorice root, gravely stone and dark chocolate. Subtle baking spices from French oak aging add sandalwood, clove and Ceylon cinnamon, and the silky Rutherford Dust tannins finish long with a cocoa powder texture.
How to Enjoy
Decant for an hour before serving at cool cellar temperature. It is a natural match for grilled lamb, dry-aged steak, mushroom dishes and hard aged cheeses, and it will continue to develop in a proper cellar for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trailside Vineyard?
In Rutherford, in the heart of Napa Valley, California, an appellation known for the fine, dusty tannins called Rutherford Dust.
Is the 2018 Trailside 100% Cabernet Sauvignon?
Yes, it is bottled as a single-varietal, single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Should I decant it?
Yes. An hour of air softens the tannins and opens the fruit and herbal notes; the wine is also built to age.
Add Heitz Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 to your cellar, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.