2004 Heitz Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery Tasting Notes: From first sip to glorious
finish, the 2004 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon captures the
essence of this superb vintage.
This wine is a Rutherford
classic, deeply-hued and powerful, with a lush bouquet of fresh
raspberry. Its vibrant core of Cabernet fruit is beautifully wrapped in
French oak with a slight hint of vanilla. Skillfully balanced with firm
tannins and lively acidity, it soars to an unforgettable finish. Decant
this wine to enjoy today, or cellar it and reward yourself in years to
come.Cabernet Sauvignon is a tribute to the
marvelous character of its Rutherford terroir and to the purity of the
varietal.Powerful and beguiling, this deeply-hued wine awakens the
senses with the aroma of ripened blackberry, ripe cherry and slight
notes of cedar. Then the palate fills with the mouth-watering flavors
of rich, dark fruit seamlessly integrated with French Limousin oak.
Impeccably balanced with firm tannins and a supple structure, this luscious Cabernet soars to a harmonious, lengthy finish. It is certain to impress those who drink it today as well as those who choose to cellar. This is a California Red Wine.