2014 Cliff Lede Claret, Napa ValleyWinemaker Notes The 2014 vintage was a vintners dream. A dry winter with unseasonably warm temperatures prompted an early bud break, leading to one of the earliest harvests on record. Moderate weather throughout the spring and summer allowed the vines to achieve a good set. The dry conditions led to low vigor vines and small, abundant berries, creating very concentrated fruit that ripened with the warm fall days. With lovely autumn weather, harvest

which is surprisingly long

A choice of a wine investment

little-known gems that helped the wine list stand out

like their parents and grandparents

the 2017 Chateau Le Gay makes the most of this solid vintage

around 15 days earlier than usual until 24 September at around 35hL/ha

approachable but benefits from aging

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This provides us the opportunity to create a second wine

and lychee

To the west

the handmade Sommeliers Black Tie collection celebrates this anniversary with some “black tie” touches