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Vintage2023 |
Score89–92 |
Drink WindowNYR |
DescriptionA late vintage due to La Niña, with cool, wet conditions, yielding reds that are on the elegant side (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA late vintage due to La Niña, with cool, wet conditions, yielding reds that are on the elegant side (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2022 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionVaried conditions included hailstorms that decimated some grapes, but vintners report elegant wines with fresh acidity (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionVaried conditions included hailstorms that decimated some grapes, but vintners report elegant wines with fresh acidity (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2021 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA wet winter finally arrives after two dry seasons, doubling yields from 2020, with balanced wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA wet winter finally arrives after two dry seasons, doubling yields from 2020, with balanced wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2020 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionThird year in a row of lower yields, by as much as 50%, but quality is high (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionThird year in a row of lower yields, by as much as 50%, but quality is high (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2019 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionAnother year of dramatically limited yields due to hot and dry conditions, but plenty of concentrated wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionAnother year of dramatically limited yields due to hot and dry conditions, but plenty of concentrated wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2018 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionYields were down, but quality is high, with richer wines, the result of a long growing season (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionYields were down, but quality is high, with richer wines, the result of a long growing season (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2017 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA cool, wet vintage, with soft, aromatic and elegant wines and generous yields (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA cool, wet vintage, with soft, aromatic and elegant wines and generous yields (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2016 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionGenerous yields in a standout year (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionGenerous yields in a standout year (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2015 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionFrost and wildfires shrank yields for some; wines show plenty of intensity (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionFrost and wildfires shrank yields for some; wines show plenty of intensity (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2014 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionWet spring limited yields, with torrential rains at start of harvest giving way to hot, dry conditions; quality looks to be modest to great (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionWet spring limited yields, with torrential rains at start of harvest giving way to hot, dry conditions; quality looks to be modest to great (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2013 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionHeat waves in February shortened the season, but low yields and timely picking made some great wines (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHeat waves in February shortened the season, but low yields and timely picking made some great wines (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2012 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionLow yields, mild weather and excellent harvest conditions yield wines of grace and intensity (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionLow yields, mild weather and excellent harvest conditions yield wines of grace and intensity (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2011 |
Score80 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionSeriously hindered by cold summer and rare siege of rain at harvest (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionSeriously hindered by cold summer and rare siege of rain at harvest (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2010 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionWinter rains broke long drought, resulting in wines with clarity and balance (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionWinter rains broke long drought, resulting in wines with clarity and balance (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2009 |
Score87 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionAnother year of excess heat; many compromised reds among some successes (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionAnother year of excess heat; many compromised reds among some successes (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2008 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionDespite March heat waves, some great wines; highly variable (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionDespite March heat waves, some great wines; highly variable (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2007 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBest producers outwitted frost and drought (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBest producers outwitted frost and drought (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2006 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionMostly beautiful, balanced wines, but some lack punch (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionMostly beautiful, balanced wines, but some lack punch (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2005 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionIdeal weather made balanced, generous wines (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionIdeal weather made balanced, generous wines (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2004 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionGraceful wines with clear, pure flavors and open textures (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionGraceful wines with clear, pure flavors and open textures (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2003 |
Score85 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRipe, intense wines were heady at first, but many are fading quickly (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRipe, intense wines were heady at first, but many are fading quickly (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2002 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionCool vintage made some tart, hard wines, but the best are magnificent (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionCool vintage made some tart, hard wines, but the best are magnificent (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2001 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionHot vintage made the best wines fabulous, lesser wines overblown (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHot vintage made the best wines fabulous, lesser wines overblown (See all ratings) |
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Vintage ratings: 95-100, classic; 90-94, outstanding; 85-89, very good; 80-84, good; 75-79, mediocre; 50-74, not recommended
A score range indicates preliminary analysis based on barrel samples and/or a limited sampling; many wines of the vintage not yet reviewed.
Drinkability: "NYR" means the vintage has not yet been released; "drink" means most of the wines of the vintage are ready to drink; "hold" means most of the ageworthy wines have yet to fully mature; "past peak" means most of the wines are declining rather than improving.
SOURCE: WINE SPECTATOR
