Piedmont Vintages Flashcards
What were the BEST vintages of
Piedmont in the 2010’s?
2016*
(JR says on par with `15 but higher acid, firmer tannin)
(ideal harvest conditions)
- *2015***
- (JR calls this exceptional)*
2013!!!
2010
*none released yet…
(10/11/2016)
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Worst is:
2014
(JR = highly irregular wines - late hail)
What were the BEST vintages of
Piedmont in the 2000’s?
2006!!!, 2007!!!
2004
2001
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Worst are:
2003
2002!!!
What were the BEST vintages of
Piedmont in the 1990’s?
1996, 1997, 1998
1990
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Worst are:
1994
1992
What were the BEST vintages of
Piedmont in the 1980’s?
1989
1985
1982
Note:
- These are all great Bordeaux Vintages
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Worst are:
1983
1984
What were the BEST vintages of
Piedmont in the 1970’s?
1978
1971
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Worst are:
1977
1975
1972
What were the WORST vintages of
Piedmont in the 2010’s?
- *2014**
- (JR = highly irregular wines - late hail)*
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Best are:
2016*
(JR says on par with `15 but higher acid, firmer tannin)
(ideal harvest conditions)
2015*
(JR calls this exceptional)
2013!!!
2010
*none released yet…
(10/11/2016)
What were the WORST vintages of
Piedmont in the 2000’s?
2003
2002!!!
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Best are:
2007!!!
2006!!!
2004
2001
What were the WORST vintages of
Piedmont in the 1990’s?
1994
1992
Note:
- Same as Burgundy
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Best are:
1998
1997
1996
1990
What were the WORST vintages of
Piedmont in the 1980’s?
1984!!!
1983!!!
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Best are:
1989
1985
1982
What were the WORST vintages of
Piedmont in the 1970’s?
1977
1975
1972
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Best are:
1978
1971
