Is 2014 a good wine year?

The good news: 2014 marks the third straight high-quality vintage thanks to near-perfect weather throughout the season. The bad news: Some saw lower yields than normal. An early harvest presented space problems for wineries that were trying to bottle last year’s wines before the next vintage went into barrel.

Was 2014 a good year for Australian wine?

Overall, the vintage was very good although perhaps stopped short of excellent. There should be a wide range of wines for drinking now and the best examples are likely to cellar very well.

Is 2014 a good year for pinot noir?

The real success story in 2014 was Pinot Noir, whether in Mendocino, Sonoma, Santa Barbara or the Santa Cruz Mountains. The wines are deep, supple and site-expressive, structured around ripe tannins and bright acidity.

Why is 2014 a good year for wine?

Grapes Did Not Get Sunburned from Excessive Heat in 2014 Because 2014 didn’t have the major heat waves or dramatic spikes in temperature like 2010 and 2017, the lack of sunburn for both white and red grapes contributed to wine quality.

Is 2014 a good vintage in Bordeaux?

The 2014s are the best-rated Bordeaux “off” vintage since 2005. They are the second lowest-priced vintage since 2005 at present. Neal Martin’s best-rated wines in 2014 received similar scores in 2020 but the 2020s come with a significant premium.

What are the best years for wine in Australia?

AustraliaBarossa and McLaren Vale: Shiraz

Vintage	Score	Drink Window
Vintage 2016	Score 93	Drink Window Drink or hold
Description Generous yields in a standout year
Vintage 2015	Score 94	Drink Window Drink or hold
Description Frost and wildfires shrank yields for some; wines show plenty of intensity

Was Barossa a good year 2014?

The 2014 Barossa vintage will go down as a testament to the ability of both grapes and people to thrive under challenge. In 2014 there were 13,609 hectares of vineyards in Barossa and 50,796 tonnes of wine grapes were crushed in that vintage.

What years are best for Pinot Noir?

United StatesCalifornia/Pinot Noir

Vintage	Anderson Valley	Sonoma
Vintage 2004	Anderson Valley 94	Sonoma 93
Description Excellent year; warm, early year, with ripe, concentrated, deeply flavored wines
Vintage 2003	Anderson Valley 94	Sonoma 91
Description Very good if mixed; best are rich, supple and harmonious

Was 2014 a good year for Sonoma County wine?

They say good things come in threes. That’s the truth for Cabernet Sauvignon wine lovers this year because 2014 completes the holy trinity of exceptional vintages in Napa and Sonoma, following the superstar harvests of 2012 and 2013. Many Napa and Sonoma Cabernets from the 2014 vintage are available to buy now.

When should I drink Bordeaux 2014?

Château Hosanna 2014 (Pomerol); $130, 94 points. With its 30% Cabernet Franc it is perfumed and ripe, giving delicious black fruits as well as a firmer structure. The wine is set for a long aging with great potential. Drink from 2024.

Is 2015 a good year for Barossa wine?

“Winemakers are telling us the quality of the 2015 Barossa vintage is outstanding.” At the time of this report the majority of Eden Valley Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache were still yet to be picked.

What is Grenache shiraz Mataro?

A blend made famous in the Rhône Valley of France, Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro are blended to make a juicy, vibrant and fresh wine blend of medium body and clean tannin. Whilst we have had Shiraz planted at Willow Bridge since 1997, Grenache and Mataro have been recent and exciting additions grafted in 2015.

Is a 2012 Pinot Noir still good?

But quality is strong: Of the nearly 180 Pinot Noirs from 2012 that I’ve tasted since March, only 60 have scored less than 90 points, and most of those were in the 88–89 range, meaning they are still very good wines.