Putting Napa's 2018s in context

In February Napa Valley Vintners hosted their annual Premiere event showcasing wines that were mainly from the 2018 vintage. Each year buyers and media travel from around the world to visit Napa Valley for a week’s worth of tastings leading up to the Saturday morning tasting of exclusive wines to be offered at the auction that follows it. In addition, the event provides the first chance to get a broad view of the new vintage’s overall character and quality. This year, it also afforded the opportunity for Jancis, Alder and me...