About this product
California's most historically significant single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon — from the Martha's Vineyard site in Oakville, Napa Valley, first released in 1966. The distinctive eucalyptus and mint character (from trees bordering the vineyard) combined with blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco is among California wine's most recognizable and debated terroir signatures. Aged 3+ years in American oak; requires a decade of cellaring. A California icon.
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Cedar and eucalyptus Cab lifts beefy umami; structured tannins meld with fat
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Classic Napa Cab tannins integrate with slow-rendered rib fat and herbaceous crust
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Eucalyptus and cedar in wine mirrors herbaceous lamb seasoning
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vegetable
Deep umami of mushroom ragù aligns with wine's earthy, complex tannins
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game
Gamey venison finds balance in wine's structured tannins and dark fruit
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cheese
Calcium and protein in aged cheddar bind tannins; walnut echoes cedar note
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Heitz Martha's Vineyard's famous eucalyptus character creates the unique pairing opportunity: a rosemary-heavy lamb preparation with a eucalyptus-infused jus deliberately echoes the wine's most distinctive terroir signature. For sommelier-led tasting menus where the wine is the story.
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