GROWING SEASON
The 2022 vintage is a tale of two harvests. With a five-day triple-digit heat wave in September followed quickly by heavy rain, the harvest of most red varieties was paused until the end of October while the white varieties were all in prior to the heat wave. After the rain, grapes were left to hang and enjoyed mild weather days that allowed winemakers to wait for perfect ripeness. The intermission that defines this harvest will showcase the full range of flavors that Napa Valley wines are known for from crisp, fresh, and vibrant to dense, structured, and powerful.