2013 Napa Reds Outshine 2012s

The Napa Valley is releasing some of the world’s most exciting wines at the moment. I have a slight preference for 2013 over 2012. It’s hard to believe the Napa Valley made better wines in 2013, but it did. The best 2013s show terrific form and tension, giving an impressive freshness to their richness and power. This character illustrates a new classicism for the great wines of the region.

Click on the image below to read James’ full column for Tatler’s March issue.