Sam Kaplan began working with Heimark Vineyard in 2010, a site located just over the line into Calistoga on the east side at approximately 1,000 feet in elevation. Known for its early ripening fruit, the vineyard was developed by Mike Wolf. This Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 22 months in 75% new French oak. The palate is vibrant and lively, featuring pixelated fine-grained tannins and a long finish of cacao nibs, blood orange intensity, and a medley of fine wild herbs. The fruit displays excellent intensity, while cool west slate nuances on the finish add a refined, mineral-driven complexity. (JC)

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Heimark Vineyard comes from a vineyard in Calistoga and, as with the other wines here, is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that was aged in 90% new oak. First made in 2019, it reveals a deep purple hue to go with classic Calistoga savory, dried herbs, chocolate, earthy minerality, and assorted red and black fruits. It's rich and concentrated, with fine tannins, beautiful mid-palate depth, and the focused, vibrant style of the vintage. 94+

From an early-ripening site in Calistoga at 1,000 feet above sea level, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Heimark Vineyard is a blend of clones 4 and 337. Ripe cherries are joined on the nose by hints of mint and bay leaf, while the palate is full-bodied but quite taut, framed by just-ripe tannins. This wine could use a few years in bottle to relax and open up. 93+ (JC)