This build-up to harvest was interrupted by two wildfires as we turned to the fall The LNU Complex Fire started on August 17th and the Glass Fire started on September 27. Summer brought very cool mornings and very warm days. While the mild spring season gave us a great early start, the wineries of Napa Valley worked under extensive safety protocols due to the COVID pandemic. Here in the valley, it was a warm, dry winter and we didn't start to see rain and cold weather until the end of March.
The 2020 season will be remembered for factors beyond the normal measurements. 2020ĭespite the Challenges, the 2020 Vintage will not be Absent from the History Book Winemakers across the valley are excited about the prospects of the 2021s and it is likely the smaller yields per vine and smaller berry size will result in another amazing vintage from Napa Valley.
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The resulting grapes are packed full of flavor.
While concerning in the long term, the drought of 2021 resulted in a more natural load on the vines, requiring less pruning and dropping of fruit. The season started off with very little rain, leading to the 2nd year of drought conditions in Napa Valley, Harvest began early with white wine grapes picked on July 30th and red wine grapes beginning on August 31. The 2021 vintage will be remembered for low yields with intensely-flavored, small-sized berries and a smooth and uneventful harvest season.
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