At the same time, tasting with some distance allows for a full focus on the wine, just on what’s in the glass. In person visits allow for conversation and a level of context that virtual tastings can’t fully replace. After having tasted several thousand wines from around the world at home over the last ten or so months, it is pretty obvious this is just not true. One of the biggest myths around wine tasting and criticism is that somehow wines taste ‘better’ at the properties. So many winemakers I spoke with recounted harrowing tales of the 2020 fires unlike anything I have ever heard before, and I have heard and seen a lot. On a personal note, this was a very hard article to write.
That’s quite a departure from a typical year in which I spend more than a month in the region between tastings and our map work. For the first time ever I was not able to travel to Napa Valley for my tastings. That was probably overly optimistic, but we went for it anyway. Last Spring I decided I would taste all the wines I always taste and publish my normal schedule of articles, pandemic or not.
The 2018s are refined and vibrant, while the young 2019s have a bit more depth and energy.
Both vintages produced a bevy of breathtaking wines that will thrill Napa Valley fans. Napa Valley experienced two stunning back-to-back vintages in 20 the likes of which I have never seen. Radio Silence 2018 Cabernet Sauvignonġ1.Napa Valley’s Thrilling 2018s & 2019s, Parts 1 & 2 Pride Mountain Vineyards 2019 Viognierġ0. Di Costanzo 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon DI COĩ. Amici Cellars 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valleyģ. This week we have specifically selected eleven Napa Valley 20 value wines, all under $70 from Antonio Galloni's article, Napa Valley’s Thrilling 2018s & 2019s, Part 1 for the Delectable community!ġ. With all the various regions, producers, and grapes, no week will be the same! Wines available for purchase on Banquet are linked below. Welcome to this week's Must-Try Wines from Vinous! Each week we compile a list of wines from the Vinous database that you need to add to your wine wish list. This Week's Must-Try Wines from Vinous: Napa Valley's 2018s and 2019s $70 and Under
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