The Excellent 2019 Vintage

"After now tasting a lot of 2019's, it is a better vintage than 2018. There's a freshness there that we haven't seen since 2016 that helps balance the concentration. A cool vintage overall, the picking windows for 2019 were very long, which gave us the luxury of harvesting each different vineyard block at the perfect level of ripeness. The moment we pressed the grapes, we knew this wine was heading toward greatness. It's exhibiting remarkable freshness that perfectly balances its flavor concentration, and compares to the exceptional 2001/2 vintages for tannins and acidity. Schrader Wappo Hill will be wonderfully enjoyable at release but will also be an ideal addition to your cellar for many years to come." – Thomas Rivers Brown, Winemaker