HERITANCE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY
Taub Family Vineyards
APPELLATION
Napa Valley
GRAPE VARIETIES
94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot
WINEMAKERS
Tom Hinde
TECHNICAL DATA
Acidity
3.62
Alcohol
14.1%
89POINTS
92POINTS
The Taub family’s roots in the California wine business date back to the days just following the end of Prohibition. Three generations of Taubs, starting with Martin Taub, have contributed to an illustrious and enterprising legacy in the wine and spirits trade. Heritance is the cornerstone Napa Valley winery from the Taub Family Vineyards.
The name Heritance itself is fittingly derived, from a combination of ‘heritage’ and ‘inheritance’, signifying the start of a new tradition and the continuation of an enduring legacy. Heritance represents selections from the best sites in St. Helena, Yountville, Oakville, and Rutherford – including a single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the heritage site Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III. A commitment to classic Napa style set Taub Family Vineyards wines apart and deeply root them in America’s best known wine region. The valley oak pictured on the label, a familiar part of any Napa landscape, further reinforces the wine’s connection with its provenance.
The grapes are from 100% Napa Valley vineyards - all located in the core growing sites and mid-valley from key appellations Rutherford, Yountville, Oakville, and St. Helena.
WINEMAKINGHand-sorted, destemmed fruit. Select Bordeaux yeast isolates are used for primary fermentation in tank. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel on fermentation lees.
AGEINGThe wine is aged for 18 months in 100% French Oak (60% new) which lends vanilla and roasted notes.
TASTING NOTESDeep ruby color. On the nose, this wine has ripe dark fruit such as cherries and blackberries. Oak is well integrated with baking spice and subtle cedar notes. The medium fine grained tannins display a long finish. Pairs well with grilled red meats (especially steak), hearty stews and hard cheeses.
RESOURCES
Taub Family Vineyards Portfolio
