Winemaker's Notes:
2010 was the latest in a string of cooler-than-normal growing seasons in Napa Valley. The year began with substantial rainfall, which pushed back bud break, flowering and grape set by several weeks. After an especially cool summer, heat spikes in late August kick-started full ripening. Cooler temperatures returned in early September, but classic Indian summer weather yielded grapes with mature, concentrated flavors at lower-than-normal sugar levels. This resulted in a bevy of lower-alcohol, beautifully structured wines with rich, elegant flavors.
