| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | U.S.A. > California > Napa Valley |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
Linda Falls Vineyard is a 2.8-hectare site on Howell Mountain developed in 2002. Winemaker Brittany Sherwood notes that Heitz first produced a Linda Falls Cabernet in 2013 after fully realising the potential of this site, which receives early morning rather than afternoon sun and therefore requires extended hang time for the grapes to achieve phenolic maturity. Lawrence Wine Estates CEO Carlton McCoy, MS, describes Linda Falls as a wooded property with an actual waterfall, adding that Heitz returned a portion of the land to the Napa Land Trust to allow public access to the falls. The wine could easily be mistaken for a classic Left Bank Bordeaux, yet it also speaks of this remarkable Napa Valley site, showing striking freshness reminiscent of a wet river stone lifted from the Napa River after heavy rain. Blackberry and black cherry fruit meet immensely flavourful, ripe tannins edged with mineral tension, finishing with brown baking spice, dark forest conifer, wild berry, and ironstone nuances. Fresh, energetic, and utterly enticing in this vintage.
