This bright, floral wine is an elegant blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer, both grown on the Mill Creek estate in the Dry Creek Valley. Harvested approximately one week apart from each other, the Gewürztraminer was picked very early in September, 2025, with the Sauvignon Blanc following a week or so after. Both wines are created separately and then the two are blended to create this wine. The name is a homage to winemaker Jeremy Kreck’s mother-in-law, Heather ( who is particularly fond of these two wines).
The Sauvignon Blanc undergoes whole-cluster pressing, carefully monitored to preserve floral and mineral nuances. The Gewürztraminer, destemmed early in the cool morning hours to maintain delicate aromatics and acidity, is gently pressed to highlight its fresh, subtly spicy minerality. This wine is preserved in stainless steel for four months and is bottled.
Heather’s Cuvée opens brightly with aromas of fragrant honeysuckle and melon, evoking the freshness of spring and cool summer mornings. On the palate, vibrant notes of honey, Gravenstein apple, green melon, and nuanced minerality unfold. The initial soft texture gives way to crisp acidity mid-palate, finishing gently with, ripe peach tones. This radiant wine pairs beautifully with lemon salmon piccata, watermelon mint and feta salad, pear tartlets, or a leisurely Sunday brunch.
