![]() Quality is very consistent, with the wines showing power and depth, as well as extra aromatic range. Quality is high but more variable than 2016 or 2013, as sugars sometimes raced ahead of phenolicsĭescriptionHeavy rains in February and March gave the vines an early boost-though not enough to break the drought-and from there warm, dry conditions led to an early harvest. The smaller crop ripened quickly, though, with picking beginning in August. Wines show intense fruit against the backdrop of their varying terroirs crop still down from normalĭescriptionThe fourth drought-influenced year in a row, plus a cold spell during flowering led to significantly lower yields. ![]() Rockier soils and drier spots ripened first, while heavier soils allowed for longer hang time. Napa’s most difficult season in recent memoryĭescriptionThe final drought-influenced vintage of the run since 2012, this time without serious heat spikes. Good growing season turned wickedly hot in early September, with no cooling-off period, then wildfires raged in early October, raising the specter of smoke taint. ![]() ![]() DescriptionDrought broke over the winter, with lots of vegetation and healthy vines to start the season.
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