A cooler-than-usual growing season in 2021 converged with a shift in winemaking practices on the part of vintners to create fresh, energetic wines. The result is dozens of classic-scoring bottles and a vintage rated 97 points overall. Read senior editor James Molesworth’s tasting report to get scores and tasting notes for recently released wines, including standout bottlings and good values from top producers such as Schrader, Memento Mori, MacDonald, Beaulieu Vineyard, Dominus, Caymus and more!
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