Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1991

Shay A

Anytime an older Heitz Martha’s is open, it’s a treat. I’ve tried to acquire a few random bottles over the years and they have consistently impressed (‘78 and ‘01, specifically). My first early ‘90s vintage. Quick double decant to simply get the wine off sediment as it wouldn’t be consumed from a decanter at the location I would be at. In my experience, the distinct and typical eucalyptus notes jump right at pop, but this bottle was a little subdued early on. After an hour with the cork out, the eucalyptus, herbs, cedar and red fruit made their entrance. Compared to the ‘91 Hartwell I opened a few months ago, this was more elegant and less dense on the mid-palate. If not for the eucalyptus, I could see this being called left bank Bordeaux with 30yrs on it. Gained some darker red/underripe black fruit notes the longer it was open. Beautiful length at the finish. Bright acidity and tannin. Not getting better, but a wonderful drinking window to enjoy now.

Lee Pitofsky

What a special treat! Birth vintage

Mike Saviage

Tasted blind. Deep purple. Opaque. Exotic nose with notes of eucalyptus, plum, spice and menthol. Ethereal. Rich in the mouth. Seemed old at first but with air this blossomed. Still young and vibrant. Really nice. Exotic. Guessed Heitz Martha Vineyards 70's.

Sean Genn

Signature notes of eucalyptus are just leaping out of the glass backed by cassis. Beautifully balanced.

Craig Haserot

Founder and Proprietor Sojourn Cellars

Minty fresh, classic Martha's.

Diane Pandolfini

Still fresh and lively, with crushed herbs, and lingering ripe red fruits

Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

Minty and delicious.

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

Beauty

WC Fields

A treat. A lot can happen in 32 years. From this bottle that is good.

Doug Powers

Really shows the famous Martha’s mint aromatically, somewhat dry and still very structured on the palate and into the solid finish, very good but not as fine as the Martha’s from the 1970s.