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Bid on this bottle of 1977 Heitz Cellar "Martha's Vineyard" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (94JG). John Gilman: "I had never previously tasted the 1977 Martha’s Vineyard, and the wine turned out to be a superb example at its apogee of drinkability. The bouquet is deep and utterly enchanting, as it wafts from the glass in a beautiful mélange of cassis, warm berries, cherries, eucalyptus, woodsmoke, herbs and a lovely, complex base of soil. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, deep and focused, with a seamless palate impression, a lovely core of red fruit, melting tannins, excellent grip and superb complexity on the long, focused and refined finish. A terrific vintage of Martha’s Vineyard, and a wine to keep an eye out for at auction, as the quality of this wine far exceeds its reputation." (05/2011)
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1977 Heitz Cellar "Martha's Vineyard" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (qty: 1)
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1977 Heitz Cellar "Martha's Vineyard" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (750 ml)Quantity: 1Provenance: From a California collector, all wines were purchased through reputable sources and stored in a climate controlled cellar.Tasting Notes:Ratings: JG: 94
I had never previously tasted the 1977 Martha’s Vineyard, and the wine turned out to be a superb example at its apogee of drinkability. The bouquet is deep and utterly enchanting, as it wafts from the glass in a beautiful mélange of cassis, warm berries, cherries, eucalyptus, woodsmoke, herbs and a lovely, complex base of soil. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, deep and focused, with a seamless palate impression, a lovely core of red fruit, melting tannins, excellent grip and superb complexity on the long, focused and refined finish. A terrific vintage of Martha’s Vineyard, and a wine to keep an eye out for at auction, as the quality of this wine far exceeds its reputation.
