Henry Fuseler

9.1

8/2025. This 2008 is still full of flavor and boldness. Wish I could have tasted it in 2012. — 15 days ago

Michael Walker

9.9

Maybe it’s bc this followed the barbaresco but this seems thin by comparison — a month ago

Shay A

9.4

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. — a month ago

Jason Phillips

9.0

Deep ruby color and great nose. Velvety on palate with rich dark fruits. Soft tannins and a lasting finish. Good blend of Zin, Cab, Petite Syrah, and Syrah. — 2 months ago

Fred Calatayud

9.5

Awesome! Decanted for two hours, but it was much better after four. Lush, rich dark berry fruits, herbs and cinnamon spice accompanied by leather and smoke. — 2 months ago

Adam Bryant

8.9

Good for a moderately priced Cab. I like family owned and sustainable. — 2 months ago

David Peritz

10

This winery continues to produce some fantastic wines year after year. A rich supple mouthful of the good things that time talent and patience will reveal. — 2 months ago

Jan A

9.4

Wait another two-four years to mellow out the tannins — 24 days ago

Jason Phillips

9.1

Lighter nose than AV. Smoother than AV with more balanced tannins. Really nice wine but will take the AV version for the price. — a month ago

with Max

Inseon Hwang

9.4

Always drinks well. Robust without being overpowering. Dark purple, blackberries, graphite and pencil lead. Fine minerals. A little pepper. — a month ago

Garen Staglin

9.7

Amazing fruit acid and structures. — a month ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

6/2025. Good fruit and pepper. Nice finish. Feels good on the palate. I — 2 months ago

Harrison Mills

10

Rich dark fruit, blackberry/raspberry tone with no tannins. Full bodied. Expensive, but worth the price. A special occasion wine — 2 months ago

Adam Baker

9.1

Drank at VA with grilled chicken and mahi mahi, hummus, rice, and naan. Good pairing. Light oakiness, grass, very slight tang. I like it. Probably in moderation since I’m not generally a Napa chard fan. — 2 months ago

with Chris, Brud and 1 other

Chip Habegger

9.1

Could be a 9.2 but I had it at a steakhouse and the Cali Cab - Filet combo makes all’s those wines taste better. Even without the 2+2=5 taste combo was still smooth, darkly fruited, and great. — 17 days ago

Michael Chelus

9.1

Cherry, raspberry, cassis, blackberry, vanilla, mossy earth and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins. — a month ago

Justin Sun

9.6

So primary but everything in place to be an absolute monster — a month ago

Joanie Neumayer

9.4

Nice wine to enjoy for my Moms birthday! — a month ago

Dave

9.4

The mocha is strong with this one. So is the mint. Let's call it a York Peppermint Patty.
Listening to Tripping Daisy. Was never a fan, but they killed it last night and I got to chat up the singer. Their music would be better with Gamay. — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.5

This was back when André Tchelistcheff was making wine for BV. In fact, it’s because of Tchelistcheff that the Georges de Latour Vineyard was bottled separately in the first place. Decanted prior to service; enjoyed over the course of several hours. This bottle of the 1970 pours a garnet color with significant rim variation; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with a mix of tart, ripe and dried mostly red fruits: red currants, lingonberries, Bing cherry, tobacco, Poblano pepper, old leather, dry gravelly earth, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. After enjoying the 1981 vintage a couple weeks ago, this is stunning leap in quality. The 1970 is evergreen and stole my heart. Drink now through 2040. — 2 months ago