In 2002, Heitz planted cabernet vines on Howell Mountain near the gateway to the Linda Falls Preserve. That same year they donated an adjacent 21 acres to the Land Trust as a conservation easement for the preserve, for hikers and nature lovers to enjoy the splendor of the waterfall, which runs year-round. Stretching above the fog at an average elevation of 1500 feet, this area is known for well-drained, volcanic soils and a cooler climate which results in longer hangtime. The vines are planted in narrow rows, deliberately positioned to capture the strongest rays of the summer sun. As the fruit matures, the dense spacing and abundant sunshine leads to a low yield of smaller berries with thick, deeply-hued skins. This picturesque, hilly vineyard is surrounded by pine trees, deer, and bears; a truly special slice of Napa Valley.
ANTONIO GALLONI 98 POINTS - "My tasting at Heitz was one the clear highlights of the several weeks I spent in Napa Valley this past fall. Winemaker Brittany Sherwood, a Heitz veteran for more than a decade, has given these wines an added dimension of polish while retaining the classic Heitz style, not an easy feat by any measure. As always, the Cabernets are fermented in wood uprights, without malolactic fermentation. The wines are then aged in wood for two years, followed by two years in bottle prior to release."
"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Linda Falls Vineyard is the most impressive of the single-vineyard Cabernets from Heitz. Striking inner perfume and vertical structure give the 2019 so much allure. This drop-dead gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon explodes with Howell Mountain intensity allied to a palpable sense of classicism. The Linda Falls is a real standout."
ANTONIO GALLONI 98 POINTS - "My tasting at Heitz was one the clear highlights of the several weeks I spent in Napa Valley this past fall. Winemaker Brittany Sherwood, a Heitz veteran for more than a decade, has given these wines an added dimension of polish while retaining the classic Heitz style, not an easy feat by any measure. As always, the Cabernets are fermented in wood uprights, without malolactic fermentation. The wines are then aged in wood for two years, followed by two years in bottle prior to release."
"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Linda Falls Vineyard is the most impressive of the single-vineyard Cabernets from Heitz. Striking inner perfume and vertical structure give the 2019 so much allure. This drop-dead gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon explodes with Howell Mountain intensity allied to a palpable sense of classicism. The Linda Falls is a real standout."
