1985 Napa Valley

1985 was the second in a quartet of very good to great Napa Valley growing seasons in the mid-1980s: 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987. This vintage was relatively moderate, bereft of heat spikes, beautifully sunny and dry. The harvest season remained picture-perfect. Therefore, growers could take their time waiting for ideal ripeness. Alcohols were moderate,...