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Vintage2020 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionSpring frost reduced yields, while the warm summer and early harvest bore ripe, fleshy, fruit-filled reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionSpring frost reduced yields, while the warm summer and early harvest bore ripe, fleshy, fruit-filled reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2019 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionMore rain in May and July than on the coast resulted in fresh, balanced reds with finesse and the structure to age (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionMore rain in May and July than on the coast resulted in fresh, balanced reds with finesse and the structure to age (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2018 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionSpring rains led to slow ripening and a later harvest than average; supple, charming wines, though the best will age (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionSpring rains led to slow ripening and a later harvest than average; supple, charming wines, though the best will age (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2017 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionHeat and drought in spring and summer, with frost in some areas; the best are fresh and balanced, with dense tannins (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionHeat and drought in spring and summer, with frost in some areas; the best are fresh and balanced, with dense tannins (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2016 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionVibrant, elegant wines from a year that began cool, warming from July on; grapes harvested under ideal conditions (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionVibrant, elegant wines from a year that began cool, warming from July on; grapes harvested under ideal conditions (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2015 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionLong-lived, powerful and concentrated reds, yet the best have purity and elegance; great value (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionLong-lived, powerful and concentrated reds, yet the best have purity and elegance; great value (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2014 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionCool, wet summer hindered ripening, but a fine September saved the vintage. Best to date are slim, elegant reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionCool, wet summer hindered ripening, but a fine September saved the vintage. Best to date are slim, elegant reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2013 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionSleek, vibrant wines with bright, focused fruit flavors; at worst, lean and tart (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionSleek, vibrant wines with bright, focused fruit flavors; at worst, lean and tart (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2012 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionFirmly structured wines that are rich yet elegant (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionFirmly structured wines that are rich yet elegant (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2011 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionWines are ripe and rich, yet vibrant (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionWines are ripe and rich, yet vibrant (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2010 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionThe best are fine, ripe wines, showing freshness, structure and balance, yet some lack ripe tannins (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionThe best are fine, ripe wines, showing freshness, structure and balance, yet some lack ripe tannins (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2009 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRainy spring and September yielded soft, open-knit wines. The best show concentration and ripe fruit (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRainy spring and September yielded soft, open-knit wines. The best show concentration and ripe fruit (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2008 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionIntermittent rain dampened quality, but the best are fresh, elegant and pure (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionIntermittent rain dampened quality, but the best are fresh, elegant and pure (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2007 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionAromatic and fresh, with ripe fruit and tannin backbone; well-balanced (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionAromatic and fresh, with ripe fruit and tannin backbone; well-balanced (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2006 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionDense, rich and structured wines, with the potential for aging (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionDense, rich and structured wines, with the potential for aging (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2005 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRain during harvest marred some results, but mostly wines with very good to excellent fruit and fresh acidity (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRain during harvest marred some results, but mostly wines with very good to excellent fruit and fresh acidity (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2004 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionMany outstanding wines, yet some overcropping gave fewer good results (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionMany outstanding wines, yet some overcropping gave fewer good results (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2003 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRecord heat, yet solid, rich and fresh wines (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRecord heat, yet solid, rich and fresh wines (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2002 |
Score79 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionRain, rain, rain; diluted, though some good Merlots (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRain, rain, rain; diluted, though some good Merlots (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2001 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionAromatic, balanced and refined (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionAromatic, balanced and refined (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2000 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionSome jammy wines, but fruity and attractive (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionSome jammy wines, but fruity and attractive (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1999 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionHarmonious, structured, fresh and fruity (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHarmonious, structured, fresh and fruity (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1998 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBetter than expected; good fruit, light tannins (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBetter than expected; good fruit, light tannins (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1997 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBright, rich and structured; fresh acidities (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBright, rich and structured; fresh acidities (See all ratings) |
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Notable older vintages: 1990, 1988, 1985 |
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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
