Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

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Full bright ruby. Sexy if somewhat funky aromas of cassis, black cherry, leather, mint and eucalyptus, lifted by a note of black pepper. Deep and vinous, with its dark berry and mint flavors joined by slightly rustic pepper and leather notes. More savory than sweet; not squeaky-clean but has the energy to support slow evolution in bottle. Finishes with rather suave tannins that turn a bit dusty with air, perhaps due to the wine's savory herbal element. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, July 2019)

Sean Genn

Drinking great. Notes of cassis with subtle eucalyptus. Much less eucalyptus than in earlier vintages. Smooth and silky tannins. I think this wine will provide the most drinking pleasure if consumed within the next 5 years.

Peter Godoff

Really ready to drink. Just perfect!

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

Monterey Bay trade tasting @ Sunnyside Pretty, signature mint. Classic. Ripe.

Marie Keep

Director of Fine Wines Skinner

Deep macerated fruit and savory complexity. It's future is bright.

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

Way too young. This wine could easily sit for another 20+

Bryan Preuss

Best in show of a lot of amazing Cali wine today, everything I like about Cabernet Sauvignon.

Wesley Box

Classic; so wonderful; just way to expensive...as it goes with Napa Cabernet.

Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

Currant dominant, with strong acidic backbone. This wine needs some time, but shows a lot of potential.

Vanessa

Deep ruby hue with the onset of some garnet… Medium(+) aromas and flavors of cassis, plum, blackberry, clove, sweet baking spice, cedar box, vanilla, mint, potpourri, violet, black olive, leather, balsamic, graphite; tobacco, cigar, and forest floor.