Reds are laden with fruit, yet extremely racy and fresh in feel whites are pure, brimming with energyĭescriptionIdeal spring conditions were followed by warm, dry weather through July and then heavy rains in August. The growing season was warm during the day but cool at night, with an unusually large diurnal swing that led to slow, even ripening across all varieties while maintaining acidity. Best spots were cooler and later-ripening, with Syrah and Mourvèdre playing key rolesĭescriptionThis truly rare vintage is a new benchmark. Crop ripened quickly in hot, dry conditions, leading to inconsistent quality. Reds are supple and velvety, low in acid, offering flattering, forward fruitĭescriptionA difficult flowering resulted in drastically reduced yields on Grenache. Summer was hot and dry, with nights not as cool as usual, but there were no heat spikes. Growing season marred by spring rains that led to severe mildew pressure, which severely hampered Grenache yields. A gorgeous vintage that just lacks the spine to be among the truly elite years Reds are rich, ripe and expressive, with refined textures. A wet winter set the table for the region’s vineyards to get through the hot, dry growing season, with Grenache and Mourvèdre excelling as harvest lingered into early October.
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