Why 1994 may be the best of all: a vintage date amounts to a snapshot that captures a year's growing conditions
Article Abstract:
Climatic factors are significant in determining whether a given year will produce a good vintage. The amount and timing of rainfall is important, with normal to low rainfall being ideal. Good California vintages and different types of wines are discussed.
Publisher: Marvin R. Shanken Communications, Inc.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1996
Editorial, Environmental aspects, Viticulture
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1996
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Wine of the year
Article Abstract:
The 'Wine Spectator' has chosen Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County Cinq Cepages 1996 as its wine of the year in 1999. An evaluation of this wine and a listing of the top 100 wines of 1999 is presented.
Publisher: Marvin R. Shanken Communications, Inc.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1999
Cover Story, Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County Cinq Cepages 1996
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1999
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Subjects list: Evaluation, California, Wine, Wine and wine making, Wine making
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