Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (2018)

Founded in 1961 by Joe and Alice Heitz, pioneers who helped define the region’s modern era. From the start, the estate became known for its pure, age‑worthy Cabernet Sauvignons—most famously the single‑vineyard Martha’s Vineyard bottling, first released in 1966 and now considered a Napa Valley icon. It remained in the family for 3 generations. The 2nd and 3rd generation family leadership continued until 2018, when the Heitz family sold the winery and its vineyard holdings to the Lawrence family and Demeine Estates, who invested heavily in vineyard renewal, organic and biodynamic farming, and a refined, terroir‑driven vision.

Heitz has had an exclusive contract for decades to source fruit from Martha's Vineyard, but it’s still a grower relationship, not an estate vineyard. The new ownership has been moving Heitz toward estate‑driven, fully controlled farming across Napa. Because Martha’s Vineyard is not under Heitz’s full farming control, they can’t apply their practices across the entire site.

This pedigreed vineyard showcases the 2018 vintage with its classic bouquet of ripe, black fruit reminiscent of blackberry, sweet plum, and classic. Notes of bay leaf, mint, and eucalyptus add aromatic intrigue and complexity to this wine, which is complemented by a structure only achievable in the highest-quality vintages. This iconic vintage of Martha's Vineyard has a softness yet wit a firm presence and a finish that leaves and unforgettable impression.