A long, warm summer and mild finish to the season
The beginning of the 2019 growing season was defined by copious rainfall and late soil moisture. The long, warm summer saw very few extreme heat events, with foggy mornings setting the stage for vibrant and expressive wines. The long, relatively mild finish to the season, not without its moments of unpredictability, helped to preserve freshness and finesse in the fruit with abundant hang time teasing out great color, structure and soft tannins. Volume is looking to be about average to a little less than average. All in all, exceptional fruit with bright acidity and ample texture promises an amazing vintage.
“The 2019 Cabernets are big, bold wines that show the extroverted side of Napa Valley. There are plenty of fabulous wines at all levels” – Vinous
– The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernets: A Deep Dive
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– Napa Cabernet 2019: full vintage report and top-scoring wines – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
First Impressions of the 2019 vintage from Napa Valley
Napa Valley Wines – Should you buy the 2018-2020 Vintages? – Video from AttorneySomm
Karen MacNeil discusses the 2019 Napa Valley vintage
TIM AND CARISSA MONDAVI OF CONTINUUM DISCUSS NAPA VALLEY 2019
White wines are in full swing and some winemakers are starting to bring in their early ripening red varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Zinfandel. While many are still patiently waiting for the bulk of their red wine grapes to start rolling in, everyone can agree that these warm days and cool nights are perfect Read the full article…
Bins filled with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are slowly making their way from vineyards to winery crush pads throughout the valley. For white varieties already harvested, we’re seeing a balance of acidity and floral notes. This first “peek” portends a promising vintage, highlighting balance, freshness and maturity. While we are still weeks away from reds Read the full article…
The first fruit of harvest 2019 is in! Mumm Napa and Judd’s Hill are just a few members whose fruit made its way from vineyard to crush pad in the last couple of days. Picking of white wine grapes, such as Sauvignon Blanc, will start in the next week to 14 days. Recent warm temperatures Read the full article…
We are just a few weeks away from the start of Napa Valley’s 2019 harvest. Winemakers are gearing up for their busy season, bottling recent vintages and making tank space for what’s to come. Right now, winemakers are walking their vineyards, keeping an eye on what’s happening. Harvest represents the peak of 12 months of Read the full article…
The 2019 Napa Valley vintage was characterized by ideal growing conditions and exceptional grape quality, resulting in wines of outstanding depth and complexity. With a mild winter and temperate spring, followed by a warm and steady summer, vineyards experienced optimal ripening periods, allowing grapes to reach full phenolic maturity. The absence of extreme weather events Read the full article…
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