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Vintage Comments The 2014 vintage continued a three-year cycle of warm, dry, excellent growing conditions. Described as the “year of the early,” 2014 saw early budbreak, early flowering, early veraison and early harvest. Ideal spring and summer weather, with a few well-timed heat spikes and cooling sessions, ushered in harvest at the end of July, marking the earliest in J history. During the long growing season, we watered only when needed – mindful of the irrigation to keep the vines in balance and honor the integrity of the fruit. The result was beautiful, small-to-medium berry clusters that produced balanced wine with good acidity and ample fruit.
