Napa Valley Verticals

Win the Long Game - Napa Then and Now

Purchasing multiple wines from the same producer from different years offers a better understanding of the evolution of the wine over time, adding a valuable opportunity to identify underlying similarities.   In vertical tastings, the progression can unfold in two ways. Starting with the oldest vintage and moving towards the youngest, one typically notices that the older wines are lighter-bodied and less tannic, resulting in a natural transition in body and tannins. This sequencing aids in appreciating the more delicate, lighter wines without the interference of pronounced tannins.   However, it is a common practice in fine dining with multiple vintages of the same wine to progress from younger to older vintages, guided by the belief that older wines exhibit greater complexity and nuance, reflecting the evolution of a wine over time.   Whether you're enjoying them now or planning to age them in your cellar, here are some top producers from Napa Valley.

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Abreu Vineyards
2017
6 In Stock
750ml
JS98
WS97
JD97
CT96
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Barrett & Barrett
2011
12 In Stock
750ml
OWC
V92
CT92

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2012
12 In Stock
750ml
V97
WA93
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2013
6 In Stock
750ml
V97
WA95
CT95
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2014
10 In Stock
750ml
OWC
JD95
V94
CT94

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Buccella
2010
2 In Stock
750ml
CT95
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2011
9 In Stock
750ml
CT94
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2012
2 In Stock
750ml
CT95
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Cardinale
2017
5 In Stock
750ml
V97
WE97
WA96
JD96
CT95
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Chateau Montelena
Cliff Lede
2017
10 In Stock
750ml
JD96
V95
WA95
WE95
CT94
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2005
7 In Stock
750ml
WA95
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2006
3 In Stock
750ml
WA94
CT92
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2008
1 In Stock
750ml
WA93
CT92
V91
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