In 2020 Newton Vineyard lost their entire winery and Spring Mountain vineyards in one of the worst fires in the history of the region. As CEO Jean-Baptiste Rivail reveals in the above Zoom conversation with James, this was particularly galling for the team, who had just completed a renovation phase at the site. Thankfully, the team at Newton Vineyard remains positive and have already started to rebuild.
James spoke to Rivail and winemaker Alberto Bianchi over Zoom in preparation for his upcoming Napa report. James and JamesSuckling.com Assistant Editor Claire Nesbitt tasted a selection of 2017 and 2018 wines and discussed with Rivail and Bianchi how the 2018 vintage performed for chardonnay and about what makes carneros so special for the grape, among other topics. Watch the video above for highlights of the tasting and discussion.
Read the full Napa report here: NEW NAPA VALLEY WINES HIGHLIGHT HARMONY AND REFINEMENT WITH 2018 VINTAGE (1,093 WINES RATED)
Below are the wines that were tasted during the call. Click the links to see the tasting notes and scores (subscribers only).
Newton Napa Valley Puzzle 2018
Newton Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Unfiltered 2018
Newton Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros Beckstoffer Lake Vineyard 2018
Newton Chardonnay Napa Valley Unfiltered 2018
Newton Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Mt. Veeder 2017
Newton Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Spring Mountain District 2017
Newton Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros The Bay Vineyard 2018
Newton Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Yountville 2017
