Napa Flashcards
2021
Drought, little winter rain, dry conditions, lower yields, good concentration and aging potential.
WS - Not rated
WE - 94
2020
Fires, not good
WE - 88
2019
Lots of rain in spring
even weather with moderate heat events
elegant and fresh vintage
WS - 97
WE - 94
2018
Early rains, cool august led to long growing season
Spectacular year according to WS - 99
WE - 94
Rich and oppulant, great aging potential
2017
drought, fires, not a good vintage
2016
Final drought influenced vintage of the the run since 2012, intense fruit, normal crop
WS - 98
WE - 95
Very strong for Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
2015
Drought
Cold spell during flowering
Significantly Lower Yields
More variable quality compared to 2013 and 2016
WS: 94
2014
Drought
early harvest
Consistent quality
power and depth
WS: 94
2013
High quality
Strong structure, agind potential
WS: 97
2012
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
2011
Shit
Lots of rain
WS: 86
2010
Cool year
Good quality
WS: 96
2009
Cool year although still great wines with oppulence
WS: 96
2008
Frost lowered yields
WS: 96
2007
Textbook year according to WS
Elegant, balanced wines. Yields down 15 to 25% according to JR
WS: 97
