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Napanook, a historic vineyard that dates back to 1836, is located at the foot of the Mayacamas Mountains in Yountville, Napa Valley. The Napanook wine is blended from blocks in the vineyard that were carefully selected for their lively fruit, soft tannins and early maturing characteristics. The wine is made to be enjoyed young, and consumed with food, but will also age well for up to 10 years. Christian Moueix recommends decanting the wine before serving it to allow it to reach its full potential. |
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| Between November and May, the vineyard received over 35 inches of rain, with December alone seeing over 16 inches. During the first six months of the vintage, there were 91 days of rain, with 9 days over 1 inch. April not only brought over 5 inches of rain, but was recorded as the coldest in decades. With cool spring temperatures, bloom occurred late in May — long after the rains had passed. Summer temperatures were above average, with 7 days topping 100° F between June and September. Steady temperatures allowed the fruit to mature slowly and evenly. October was exceptional — warm and dry, so the grapes were able to linger on the vines until perfect ripeness. | ||||||
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