Always consistent, sometimes inspired: these 94 wines showcase Napa’s talents – and that’s without even including Napa’s 2021 Cabernets, which we will cover in a separate report soon.
High quality and ageability have never been Napa’s problems. The Mediterranean climate is especially well suited for growing grapes – especially red grapes. The wealth, talent and education that has flooded into the valley in the last few decades has only served to increase the potential. And the notes below, taken at Premiere Napa Valley, the annual auction and tasting held in February, go a long way towards illustrating this. Even having...