Vintners are using words like “quality,” “depth of flavor” and “excellent” to describe the 2014 vintage in Napa Valley. Many also noted “perfect weather,” “abundant crop” and “good fortune”. Harvest started and ended earlier than usual. The first grapes for sparkling wine picked on July 30 and nearly all harvest activity was completed by the third week in October – for many, a full two weeks ahead of the normal harvest schedule.

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PARTICIPANTS:

Nico Snyman

Robuchon | Las Vegas

Danielle Kuzinich

The Hidden Vine | San Francisco

Todd Lipman

Boston du Midi | Boston

Benjamin Yannick

University Club | New York

Gregory Mayer

Haven | Tampa

Ashley Ceraolo

CPK | Playa Vista

Todd Rushing

Concentrics Restaurant Group | Alanta

Noel Petrin

Cru Wine Bar | Dallas

Jeffrey Mayfield

Del Frisco’s Steakhouse | Philadelphia

Jamie Harding

Cavallo Point | San Rafael