Vintage Report

1996 Napa Valley

Many rich, seductive, age-worthy reds came out of Napa in 1996, which are still delicious but will not have quite the stamina as their Médoc rivals from this year. The preceding winter was warm with abundant rain, resulting in an early budbreak. However, subsequent cool weather and drizzly conditions led to poor flowering/millerandage, resulting in...

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Top Three 1996 Napa Valley Wines Today:

Dominus, Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon, Dalla Valle Maya

1996 Napa Valley
Vintage Ratings

1996 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage Rating: 93

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