Heller Estate Vineyard

(831) 659-6220 18820 Cachagua Rd
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
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Overlooking the Cachagua region of Carmel Valley, ("Cachagua" is believed to be an Indian derivative of the French "cacher" and the Spanish "agua" - "hidden waters"), and framed by the dramatic surrounding hills, lie the beautiful mountain vineyards of the Heller Estate Organic Vineyards. The 120 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir are planted at an altitude of 1200 - 1500 feet, producing rich, luscious grapes, which result in outstanding premium wines. The vineyards are essentially dry-farmed, the roots of the vines descending deep in the loamy, sandy soil in search of the underground "Cachagua" springs. These stressed vines produce outstanding luscious fruit, which are then skillfully crafted into the extraordinary Cabernets that have been described by wine reviewers as "super-rich, with lots of tannin and explosively long finishes". The Chardonnays are reviewed as "dramatic, blockbuster wines which are rich, exceptionally age worthy, and can Read more »

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  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

  • Pinot Noir

    “With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Cabernet Franc

    History of the grape: References to it in the Loire region of France date as far back as the mid 12th century. But it...

  • Chenin Blanc

    History of the grape: Modern day French oenologist Pierre Galet states Chenin Blanc has been in France at least since...

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  • Chard Heller Estate Carmel Valley 2007

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  • Heller Estate Chenin Blanc 2008

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  • Heller Estate Merlot 2001

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    The 01 Heller Estate Merlot is a wonderful example of the progress that has been made in organic wines. Pleasantly balanced fruit and oak give this wine a medium to full body. Read More

    Wine review by casabacchus


  • 55241 Heller Estate Cachagua Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

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  • 55242 Heller Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

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    Solid wine - tasted amongst much more expensive wines, but held its own and stood out - definite earthiness on the initial taste that smooths out for a great finish. Read More

    Wine review by jnusser


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