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Heitz Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 1974
Martha's Vineyard
vhs, hbsl, nl, tl, lcc, nc, ssos
Bottle (1)

Wines from a multi-disciplined collector. Wines removed from temperature-controlled storage.

"The 1974 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard has long been a Napa Valley Icon. For those who have not tasted it, this bottle shows why. Still vibrant and poised, the 1974 offers up red cherry fruit, dried herbs, sage, licorice and blood orange, all driven by bright acids that suggest ageability from this point on will be determined by storage and corks, as the wine itself is pretty near immortal." (98 pts. Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2022)

"A monumental California Cabernet Sauvignon, it appears to have approached its plateau of maturity but should easily last for 20-25 more years... The spectacular, huge, Mouton-Rothschild-like nose of mint, cassis, lead pencil, and toast is remarkably youthful. Staggeringly concentrated, this full-bodied, super-rich wine possesses moderate tannin, fresh, lively acidity, and a blockbuster, rich, fleshy finish. This is a monumental effort!" (98 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Aug. 1994)


Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000.

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Proxy Bidding Ends 
February
20th Friday 11:50 am CT
Auction Dates
February
20th Friday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining 
17 Days 19h 7m 46s
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This lot is in: 1 - Signature® Floor Session - 2026 February 20 Fine & Rare Wine Signature Auction (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
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Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Reserve Amount:
$1,200
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