In 2020, Napa Valley had a warm, dry winter and we didn’t start to see rain and cold weather until the end of March. The summer brought very cool mornings and very warm days. The temperature fluctuations have a significant effect on grapevines and grape development and therefore influence the character of this particular vintage. The harvest was smaller than usual, but we were able to move forward with vinification of our fine wines, including our Juliet Cabernet Sauvignon.

A brilliant start, Juliet’s nose is juicy and begins with a wild array of raspberry and black cherry fruit. Subtle nuances of terroir and oak spice enter once the red fruits have made their claim. Flavors of plum, tobacco, and cocoa meld together to provide a long and lasting finish.