Napa Flashcards

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2021

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Drought, little winter rain, dry conditions, lower yields, good concentration and aging potential.
WS - Not rated
WE - 94

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2020

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Fires, not good
WE - 88

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3
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2019

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Lots of rain in spring
even weather with moderate heat events
elegant and fresh vintage
WS - 97
WE - 94

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4
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2018

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Early rains, cool august led to long growing season
Spectacular year according to WS - 99
WE - 94
Rich and oppulant, great aging potential

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5
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2017

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drought, fires, not a good vintage

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6
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2016

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Final drought influenced vintage of the the run since 2012, intense fruit, normal crop
WS - 98
WE - 95
Very strong for Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

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7
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2015

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Drought
Cold spell during flowering
Significantly Lower Yields
More variable quality compared to 2013 and 2016
WS: 94

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2014

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Drought
early harvest
Consistent quality
power and depth
WS: 94

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9
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2013

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High quality
Strong structure, agind potential
WS: 97

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10
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2012

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First year of drought
Huge Yields
Tannic structure
JR says: Wines tend to have lighter structural presence with pretty aromas and fruit but less structure for ageing.
WS: 96

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2011

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Shit
Lots of rain
WS: 86

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12
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2010

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Cool year
Good quality
WS: 96

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13
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2009

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Cool year although still great wines with oppulence
WS: 96

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14
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2008

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Frost lowered yields
WS: 96

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15
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2007

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Textbook year according to WS
Elegant, balanced wines. Yields down 15 to 25% according to JR
WS: 97

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16
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Best vintages from 1990-2006

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1994
1995
1997 - amazing, huge crop, ripe, opulent, great in Sonoma too
1999

17
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Worst vintages from 1990-2006

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1993
1998 - cool and green
2000 - green
2003 - austere