2018 Terroir 3-Bottle Horizontal
2018 was a delight of a vintage. Coming on the heels of the warmer 2017 vintage this particular vintage was more moderate and charming. The was also the inaugural vintage for Howell Mountain and the return of Mt. Veeder.
2018 was a delight of a vintage. Coming on the heels of the warmer 2017 vintage this particular vintage was more moderate and charming. The was also the inaugural vintage for Howell Mountain and the return of Mt. Veeder.
2018 was a delight of a vintage. Coming on the heels of the warmer 2017 vintage this particular vintage was more moderate and charming. The was also the inaugural vintage for Howell Mountain and the return of Mt. Veeder.
This collection contains 1 bottle each of the 2018s
2018 Hillwalker, Mt. Veeder (now known as “Archer & Byrd”)
2018 Ghost Block, Yountville
2018 Granite Lake, Howell Mountain
Napa Valley: 2018 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW | The Wine Independent | 29th Jun 2022
The best 2018s are more medium-bodied, moderate-alcohol styles packed with vibrancy and energy. Phenolic development (tannin and color compounds) tracked closely with sugar accumulation this year, meaning the tannins had the opportunity to ripen at more moderate sugar levels. The wines possess balanced levels of acidity that are generally not as marked as the 2017s but are fresher than warmer vintages such as 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2020.