Heitz Cellar Grignolino Napa Valley, 2016

GET YOURSELF PICNIC READY.

This is one of my favorite varietals on the planet. 

Usually hailing from Northern Italy, this rare ethereal, juicy fruit-driven wine is always a light-hearted pleasure delivery vehicle... this, from Napa Valley is old vine real deal ripe delight kissed with California sunshine...surrrrre to make you SMILE. 

CERTIFIED ORGANIC!

Note: For serving size, we recommend one bottle per person here; it's the GULPABLE factor.

Winemaker’s Insight Grignolino is an Italian varietal from the Piedmont region in northern Italy. Our origi-nal Grignolino vines dating back to the 1940’s were grown on “The Only One Vine-yard” surrounding our present day Tasting Room. In 1966, cuttings from those vines were planted on 5 acres at our winery property in the hills of St. Helena. The Grigno-lino grape has large berries with many seeds, very thin skin and a light color. We have developed a great affection for Grignolino since we discovered it back in 1959 and are the only producer of a 100% varietal Grignolino in the U.S. “The scent of fresh strawberries in the glass is followed by a lively mix of red fruits on the palate. Soaring acidity is sculpted with delicate tannins and a nip of white pepper adds an assertive note to the finish. . Lightly chilled, it is one of our favorite aperitifs, and of course, it is perfect with your favorite Italian meal.”

-Brittany Sherwood, Winemaker

Founded in 1961, Heitz Cellar is a Napa Valley legend that has helped shape the history of Napa Valley winemaking. Pioneeringvintner Joe Heitz ushered in Napa’s modern era with his iconic, globally-celebrated wines, including Napa Valley’s first vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignon, the renowned Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard. In 2018, the winery entered an exciting new chapter as the Heitz family passed this rich legacy into the hands ofthe Lawrence family, whose deep roots in agriculture and commitment to the same core values of fine winemaking made it a perfect match. Made with an unwavering commitment to quality from organically farmed, 100% Napa Valley fruit, Heitz celebrates its agrarian roots and commitment to the stewardship of Napa Valley