Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard 1.50L

$774.99 $682.59 price per bottle

”Where is Martha’s Vineyard?” Here is the correct answer for wine aficionados. Martha’s Vineyard is 34 gently sloping acres on the western side of the Napa Valley just south of Oakville. This verdant niche near the Mayacamas foothills soaks up the morning sun and then cools down a bit earlier than the valley floor. Fanning out across a graveled alluvial plain, the vines are fringed with towering Eucalyptus trees which are often credited with the distinctive minty aroma and taste of the wine. This certified organic ranch is home to a proprietary Cabernet clone famed for producing small berries with an intensely purple hue and splendidly concentrated flavor. Joe Heitz crafted the first memorable Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from this exquisite fruit in 1966. Tom and Martha May have owned this much-heralded vineyard since 1963. From the beginning, the couple decided to focus on the agricultural end of the business, but they believed that they had ”special dirt” which just might merit its own wine. The connection they made with Joe and Alice Heitz was a fortuitous moment in Cabernet history. When the Mays purchased the land and moved into their home, they were greeted with two bottles of Heitz wine that had been left as a welcome by the sellers. Impressed with the gift, the Mays decided to visit Heitz Wine Cellars. That marked the beginning of a friendship that quickly became one of the most important relationships in the winemaking industry. The Heitz family’s exclusive arrangement to buy the May family’s grapes began with their first harvest and continues today. Second generation Richard May and Laura May Everett are a major force in the family business today. They approach the farming of Martha’s Vineyard in the May family tradition - with great energy and ardor. Both are devoted to the preservation of the extraordinary land that is their heritage. Now, what about that name? Trying to come up with a catchy name for their farm in 1963 Tom asked, ”What about Martha’s Vineyard?” Martha modestly replied, ”Oh, we can’t do that. ” But, Tom loved the humor in it, so he persisted until Martha politely acquiesced. Martha’s Vineyard - Now, you know the ”West” of the story. Producer Lots of things have changed since Joe and Alice shared the first bottle of Heitz wine in 1961, but our core values --- quality, integrity and innovation --- have stood the test of time. A glass of wine is our way of celebrating the best times in life. That means celebrating the big things, of course, but more often the small. ”In our family, most of life’s memorable moments have involved sharing a bottle of fine wine with friends and family. Many of the personal and business relationships that we still treasure after three generations started around our dinner table. When people choose Heitz Cellars, they envision a classic wine and pure elegance that they can count on year after year. That is the heart and soul of our heritage. Our practices and methods have evolved over the years, but the quality of our wines and the integrity of our approach to the business --- that is going to stay the same. ” - Kathleen Heitz Myers, President The Heitz family’s vision of winemaking spans three generations of dedication to excellence. We believe that true artistry sometimes requires restraint. We strive for the delicate balance between science and nature’s bounty that allows our wines to express the genuine character of the varietal and to reflect their vineyard’s unique geography within the Napa Valley. ”For people around the world who love to celebrate life with Heitz wines, we will continue to polish the legacy of Heitz Wine Cellars. ” The Heitz Family