James and Carlton McCoy discuss the 2021 harvest in Napa. Carlton says there were small yields and small berries, although that didn't stop anyone from making some fantastic wines. Carlton also explains how he got involved in the wine business with the Lawrence family – from their purchase of Heitz and how he started a "beautiful new chapter of his life" by becoming the wine director, to their takeover of classical estates like Stony Hill and Burgess Cellars. They also talk about the winemaking and vineyard management processes at Heitz, Stony Hill and Burgess, and what it takes to put greatness in a bottle.
And check out the Heitz wines we recently rated for JamesSuckling.com:
Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Martha’s Vineyard 2015
Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Trailside Vineyard 2015
Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Lot C-91 2016
Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Linda Falls Vineyard 2015
Heitz Cellar Chardonnay Napa Valley Oak Knoll District Quartz Creek Vineyard 2019