2018 Heitz Cellar, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, USA Size:75cl They have made unquestionably brilliant

They have made unquestionably brilliant wines this year

many of the Barolo protagonists are sluggish in this vintage and this is a common theme

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followed by a heatwave - the grapes at Opus escaped the shrivelling that much of Napa saw because of leaf cover

A potentially garrulous wine that has learnt some self-awareness

2018 Heitz Cellar, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, USA Size:75cl They have made unquestionably brilliantThe Heitz Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced primarily from two vineyards in St. Helena the 'Only One Vineyard' and the 'Spring Valley Vineyard'. Matured in a combination of new and used large oak casks and smaller barriques for two years, followed by a further year in bottle prior to release. The nose of the 2018 Heitz Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is scented with fine raspberry and blackberry aromas mixing with macerated red cherries, herbal notes