|
Year
|
|
WOW Rating
|
%
|
|
2003
|
Excellent growing conditions produced some very promising wines.
|
Drink or Hold
|
93
|
|
2002
|
Hot climatic conditions at harvest time made this a difficult vintage
but some charming exceptions.
|
Drink or Hold
|
86
|
|
2001
|
Some attractive Chenin and Chardonnay with a number of good estate
whites.
|
Drink or Hold
|
89
|
|
2000
|
Ordinary vintage for whites, estate wines often disappointing. Everyday
wines were a better buy.
|
Drink
|
85
|
|
1999
|
Superb vintage, excellent reds with aging potential
|
Drink
|
88
|
|
1998
|
El Nino gave rainy conditions, very mixed results
|
Drink
|
87
|
|
1997
|
Unusual vintage with lower temperatures and late picking in
many areas but best wines have fine aromas and style.
|
Drink
|
90
|
|
1996
|
Extremely variable whites way past their peaks, which weren't very high.
|
Avoid
|
80
|
Last updated on July 23, 2008