California Vintage

California Vintage

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Cal Vintage is a social club for people who love and appreciate great California wine.
California has some of the finest wine-growing regions in the world and has produced some of the best vintages of such stalwarts as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. Cal Vintage members enjoy our delicious wines at 8-10 member events held throughout each year.
Our cellar contains many of California's best wines. We generally purchase these wines shortly after they are released based on taste, price, and aging potential. We then cellar our wine so that they may be consumed at their peak by members and their guests. Some wines don't reach their peak for 10 to 20 years after their release. Today, our members are enjoying wines purchased many years ago.
Our members enjoy learning about California wines almost as much as we enjoy drinking them. With knowledge comes further appreciation, which is why many of our events include an educational component.
Cal Vintage procures and cellars the finest California wines, allowing our members to enjoy them when they are in their prime. Our cellarmaster is constantly updating our inventory to ensure we have a wide variety of outstanding wines to enjoy at our events.
If you are interested in California wine and want to learn more about Cal Vintage, contact us.
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A wet winter provided sufficient water through the dry, warm, even-keeled season. Ripening was slow under full canopies, and the drawn-out harvest allowed producers to pick when they wanted. A spectacular year, with wines that are rich and dark, but detailed, restrained in style and very terroir -driven
A wet winter provided sufficient water through the dry, warm, even-keeled season. Ripening was slow under full canopies, and the drawn-out harvest allowed producers to pick when they wanted. A spectacular year, with wines that are rich and dark, but detailed, restrained in style and very terroir -driven
Drought broke over the winter, with lots of vegetation and healthy vines to start the season. Good growing season turned wickedly hot in early September, with no cooling-off period, then wildfires raged in early October, raising the specter of smoke taint. Napa’s most difficult season in recent memory
Drought broke over the winter, with lots of vegetation and healthy vines to start the season. Good growing season turned wickedly hot in early September, with no cooling-off period, then wildfires raged in early October, raising the specter of smoke taint. Napa’s most difficult season in recent memory
Notable older vintages: 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1978, 1974, 1970, 1968, 1958, 1951, 1941, 1936
Vintage ratings: 95-100, classic; 90-94, outstanding; 85-89, very good; 80-84, good; 75-79, mediocre; 50-74, not recommended
A score range indicates preliminary analysis based on barrel samples and/or a limited sampling; many wines of the vintage not yet reviewed.
Drinkability: "NYR" means the vintage has not yet been released; "drink" means most of the wines of the vintage are ready to drink; "hold" means most of the ageworthy wines have yet to fully mature; "past peak" means most of the wines are declining rather than improving.

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Description The final drought-influenced vintage of the run since 2012, this time without serious heat spikes. Rockier soils and drier spots ripened first, while heavier soils allowed for longer hang time. Wines show intense fruit against the backdrop of their varying terroirs ; crop still down from normal
Description The final drought-influenced vintage of the run since 2012, this time without serious heat spikes. Rockier soils and drier spots ripened first, while heavier soils allowed for longer hang time. Wines show intense fruit against the backdrop of their varying terroirs ; crop still down from normal
Description The fourth drought-influenced year in a row, plus a cold spell during flowering led to significantly lower yields. The smaller crop ripened quickly, though, with picking beginning in August. Quality is high but more variable than 2016 or 2013, as sugars sometimes raced ahead of phenolics
Description The fourth drought-influenced year in a row, plus a cold spell during flowering led to significantly lower yields. The smaller crop ripened quickly, though, with picking beginning in August. Quality is high but more variable than 2016 or 2013, as sugars sometimes raced ahead of phenolics
Description Heavy rains in February and March gave the vines an early boost—though not enough to break the drought—and from there warm, dry conditions led to an early harvest. Quality is very consistent, with the wines showing power and depth, as well as extra aromatic range. A beautiful vintage with a distinct signature
Description Heavy rains in February and March gave the vines an early boost—though not enough to break the drought—and from there warm, dry conditions led to an early harvest. Quality is very consistent, with the wines showing power and depth, as well as extra aromatic range. A beautiful vintage with a distinct signature
Description Practically a flawless growing season, with moderate temperatures throughout and no heat spikes or rain. Earliest harvest in 25 years started in August, but Indian summer conditions allowed growers to pick blocks as they wanted through late October. Wines brim with fruit and structure. A no-brainer benchmark
Description Practically a flawless growing season, with moderate temperatures throughout and no heat spikes or rain. Earliest harvest in 25 years started in August, but Indian summer conditions allowed growers to pick blocks as they wanted through late October. Wines brim with fruit and structure. A no-brainer benchmark
Description The first of California’s drought-influenced run and a welcome return to warm, dry conditions following the rain-marred 2011 season. Record-sized crop with many stars; a solid vintage across the board marked by a tannic spine that will age well
Description The first of California’s drought-influenced run and a welcome return to warm, dry conditions following the rain-marred 2011 season. Record-sized crop with many stars; a solid vintage across the board marked by a tannic spine that will age well
Description Rare rainy harvest proved it can happen; few sunny spots, variable quality
Description Rare rainy harvest proved it can happen; few sunny spots, variable quality
Description Cool, steady year; wines show exceptional quality, tight, dense and layered
Description Cool, steady year; wines show exceptional quality, tight, dense and layered
Description Late, cool year yielding a surprise bounty of pure, opulent wines
Description Late, cool year yielding a surprise bounty of pure, opulent wines
Description Frost year lowered yields but not quality; unique for its depth and concentration
Description Frost year lowered yields but not quality; unique for its depth and concentration
Description Textbook year; small crop, ideal ripening, wines defined by complexity and plush tannins
Description Textbook year; small crop, ideal ripening, wines defined by complexity and plush tannins
Description A late, cool harvest produced dense, concentrated and ageworthy wines
Description A late, cool harvest produced dense, concentrated and ageworthy wines
Description Record-size crop; best are elegant and balanced, yet many are tannic and drying out
Description Record-size crop; best are elegant and balanced, yet many are tannic and drying out
Description Small crop of exceptional quality; ripe, elegant, concentrated and harmonious
Description Small crop of exceptional quality; ripe, elegant, concentrated and harmonious
Description Uneven ripeness; austere and tannic in style. More like 2000 than 2001 or 2002
Description Uneven ripeness; austere and tannic in style. More like 2000 than 2001 or 2002
Description Superb in Napa; dense and rich, rivaling 2001 for depth and complexity
Description Superb in Napa; dense and rich, rivaling 2001 for depth and complexity
Description Excellent weather; many stunning wines but also a few disappointments
Description Excellent weather; many stunning wines but also a few disappointments
Description Mixed and a bit green overall, but some stellar wines that may be overlooked and undervalued
Description Mixed and a bit green overall, but some stellar wines that may be overlooked and undervalued
Description Tremendous depth, concentration and structure from a cool, moderate year; ageworthy
Description Tremendous depth, concentration and structure from a cool, moderate year; ageworthy
Description Cool, damp year with mostly green, herbal wines marked by gritty tannins; few memorable bottles
Description Cool, damp year with mostly green, herbal wines marked by gritty tannins; few memorable bottles
Description Huge crop of ripe, opulent, fleshy, concentrated wines, from near-perfect weather; super in Sonoma, too
Description Huge crop of ripe, opulent, fleshy, concentrated wines, from near-perfect weather; super in Sonoma, too
Description A sleeper, with a remarkable number of compelling wines; warm year with fine concentration and depth
Description A sleeper, with a remarkable number of compelling wines; warm year with fine concentration and depth
Description Surprisingly fine year, with wines marked by great flavors, balance and structure
Description Surprisingly fine year, with wines marked by great flavors, balance and structure
Description A showy year all around; ripe, complex and fleshy, with excellent depth
Description A showy year all around; ripe, complex and fleshy, with excellent depth
Description Just off the pace, with well-balanced, supple wines; a few stars
Description Just off the pace, with well-balanced, supple wines; a few stars
Description Fine growing season led to uniformly rich, fleshy, supple and balanced wines
Description Fine growing season led to uniformly rich, fleshy, supple and balanced wines
Description Big crop, ripe and complex; a star early on, only to be eclipsed by others this decade
Description Big crop, ripe and complex; a star early on, only to be eclipsed by others this decade

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Windy weather at bloom led to a small crop set, then another warm, drought-influenced season produced small berries with thick skins; the early buzz on the vintage is one of concentration and structure
Windy weather at bloom led to a small crop set, then another warm, drought-influenced season produced small berries with thick skins; the early buzz on the vintage is one of concentration and structure
A year to forget for many Northern California producers, with a number of them not releasing wines because of challenging weather conditions, capped by wildfires during harvest leading to issues of smoke taint. Central and Southern California had an outstanding harvest, with a long, even growing season and normal-size crop. Choose carefully from Sonoma; plumb Santa Barbara for the top wines
A year to forget for many Northern California producers, with a number of them not releasing wines because of challenging weather conditions, capped by wildfires during harvest leading to issues of smoke taint. Central and Southern California had an outstanding harvest, with a long, even growing season and normal-size crop. Choose carefully from Sonoma; plumb Santa Barbara for the top wines
A benchmark vintage for California Pinot, with wines showing power, finesse and the structure for cellaring; moderate temperatures and an even-keeled season led to a leisurely harvest, while crop size was on the lower side
A benchmark vintage for California Pinot, with wines showing power, finesse and the structure for cellaring; moderate temperatures and an even-keeled season led to a leisurely harvest, while crop size was on the lower side
Nearly perfect conditions resulted in fruit-driven and very expressive Pinots, yet the huge crop load means wines have notably less structure and energy than 2019
Nearly perfect conditions resulted in fruit-driven and very expressive Pinots, yet the huge crop load means wines have notably less structure and energy than 2019
Spring rains, a warm summer and a September heat wave yielded wines that are showy up front, but mostly lack structure; only Santa Lucia Highlands bucked the trend
Spring rains, a warm summer and a September heat wave yielded wines that are showy up front, but mostly lack structure; only Santa Lucia Highlands bucked the trend
Multiyear drought ends as winter rains return; a warm spring and moderate summer delivered elegant wines
Multiyear drought ends as winter rains return; a warm spring and moderate summer delivered elegant wines
Santa Barbara and Santa Lucia Highlands shine in a year marked by a large crop of tannic wines
Santa Barbara and Santa Lucia Highlands shine in a year marked by a large crop of tannic wines
Even higher yields than 2013, with fleshy, forward, showy wines; Santa Lucia Highlands is a step ahead of the pack
Even higher yields than 2013, with fleshy, forward, showy wines; Santa Lucia Highlands is a step ahead of the pack
Another huge crop of generally high quality; Santa Lucia Highlands is a highlight
Another huge crop of generally high quality; Santa Lucia Highlands is a highlight
Record-size crop with atypically tannic wines; best in Santa Lucia Highlands and Sonoma
Record-size crop with atypically tannic wines; best in Santa Lucia Highlands and Sonoma
Rain wreaked havoc at harvest, resulting in lighter wines of uneven quality; Santa Lucia Highlands is the lone bright spot
Rain wreaked havoc at harvest, resulting in lighter wines of uneven quality; Santa Lucia Highlands is the lone bright spot
Weather extremes tested growers, yet vintage is strong, with structured wines from Santa Barbara and Sonoma
Weather extremes tested growers, yet vintage is strong, with structured wines from Santa Barbara and Sonoma
Superb in Sonoma and very strong elsewhere, with scores of ripe, polished, deeply flavored wines
Superb in Sonoma and very strong elsewhere, with scores of ripe, polished, deeply flavored wines
Uneven year; top wines are complex and delicate
Uneven year; top wines are complex and delicate
Excellent year; ideal warm, early season, with ripe, complex wines
Excellent year; ideal warm, early season, with ripe, complex wines
A cool year with a large crop; uneven ripening and some diluted wines
A cool year with a large crop; uneven ripening and some diluted wines
Sleek, balanced and elegant; large crop that got ripe at lower alcohol
Sleek, balanced and elegant; large crop that got ripe at lower alcohol
Excellent year; warm, early year, with ripe, concentrated, deeply flavored wines
Excellent year; warm, early year, with ripe, concentrated, deeply flavored wines
Very good if mixed; the best are rich, supple and harmonious
Very good if mixed; the best are rich, supple and harmonious
Very good; dark, complex wines that have aged well
Very good; dark, complex wines that have aged well
A solid year with elegant, delicate, concentrated wines
A solid year with elegant, delicate, concentrated wines
Lean, crisp wines of good quality, with few stars
Lean, crisp wines of good quality, with few stars
Sonoma and Monterey set the pace in a cooler year,with ripe, fleshy wines
Sonoma and Monterey set the pace in a cooler year,with ripe, fleshy wines
El Niño conditions resulted in a cool, wet harvest, but Pinot surprised, with some wines still showing well
El Niño conditions resulted in a cool, wet harvest, but Pinot surprised, with some wines still showing well
Excellent in Sonoma, with ripe, forward wines; leaner elsewhere
Excellent in Sonoma, with ripe, forward wines; leaner elsewhere
* This rating is only for Northern California, where many producers did not release wines. Considered on their own, Central and Southern California would garner a rating of 92 points.
Vintage ratings: 95-100, classic; 90-94, outstanding; 85-89, very good; 80-84, good; 75-79, mediocre; 50-74, not recommended
A score range indicates preliminary analysis based on barrel samples and/or a limited sampling; many wines of the vintage not yet reviewed.
Drinkability: "NYR" means the vintage has not yet been released; "drink" means most of the wines of the vintage are ready to drink; "hold" means most of the ageworthy wines have yet to fully mature; "past peak" means most of the wines are declining rather than improving.

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