FLX Vintages

Question 1

FLX 2007

Answer 1

Mild winter followed by unusually hot, dry growing season; only relief was showers in August. Rieslings are clean, ripe and forward, though some lack zip for balance; reds benefited more from the warm season

Question 2

FLX 2008

Answer 2

Cool, wet growing season saved by Indian summer in September. Riesling excellent and other aromatic whites performed very well; reds good

Question 3

FLX 2009

Answer 3

Wet growing season, lacking consistent warmth, led to uneven ripening; managing yields was key. Rieslings are often brisk in style, but with good length; other aromatic whites good, while reds far more inconsistent

Question 4

FLX 2010

Answer 4

Warm, dry growing season with little to no disease pressure; early-ripening varieties harvested under ideal conditions. Late rains the only blemish; Riesling came through fine, but reds more variable

Question 5

FLX 2011

Answer 5

Following a wet spring, mid-season was warm and dry, yet late-season rains resulted in high disease pressure. Riesling performed well, but an inconsistent growing season overall

Question 6

FLX 2012

Answer 6

An early spring was followed by a warm, dry season, with an earlier-than-usual harvest; some late rains helped vines finish ripening after the drought. Consistent vintage, with very high quality and excellent acidity

Question 7

FLX 2013

Answer 7

A wet growing season led to higher-than-usual disease pressures; best growers managed canopies and crop yields to avoid rot. Riesling performed well, with the best bottlings decidedly dry in style

Question 8

FLX 2014

Answer 8

Record-breaking cold winter led to significant winter kill, resulting in low yields. Wet and cool spring led to a late-running season, but an ideal Indian summer let vineyards catch up on ripening. Rieslings are racy, fresh and pure; Pinot Noir also promising

Question 9

FLX 2015

Answer 9

A rainy June led to heightened disease pressures. A premium on viticulture, then careful selection at harvest, was paramount for quality. Inconsistent overall, particularly for reds, though there are some excellent dry Rieslings and other whites