Heitz Cellars, Napa Valley, Grignolino Port 1998
Founded in 1961 and long a champion of distinctive, heritage varieties, Heitz Cellar has a tradition of exploring beyond classic Napa Cabernet, including this rare Port-style wine from Grignolino—a historic Piedmontese grape planted at the estate for decades. Sourced from Napa Valley vineyards on gravelly, well-drained soils, the fruit ripens with both aromatic lift and natural acidity, ideal for fortified balance. From 1998, it offers a singular blend of Napa richness, savory complexity, and old-world grape character anchored firmly in place.
1998 brought a cold and rainy weather pattern, called El Niño, creating a challenging year for winegrowers. With over sixty inches of rain in the four winter months, vines entered veraison as late in the year as most winemakers could recall. With such a late growing season there was considerable concern about mildew and botrytis during the overcast summer weeks. July gave up a few warm days, and August almost returned to normal warmth. The fact that the vines were carrying a light crop made everyone a little more patient. Fortunately, the first ten days of October brought the closest thing to a warm spell which was a much-needed relief to finish off ripening.
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