Vintages Northern Rhone

Question 1

What were the best Northern Rhone Vintages?

Answer 1

2020
2019
2017
2016
2015

2010
2009

1999
1990

1989
1985

Question 2

What were the worst Northern Rhone vintages?

Answer 2

2021 - bad for reds, strict unripe tannin

2008 - cool, gray

2002 - rain

Question 3

How was 2022 in Northern Rhone

Answer 3

Heat and drought but good

Question 4

How was 2021 in Northern Rhone?

Answer 4

Very difficult for reds - unripe, strict tannins

Question 5

How was 2020 vintage in the Northern Rhone?

Answer 5

Heat and drought but cool nights - VERY GOOD

Question 6

How was 2019 in the Northern Rhone?

Answer 6

wind and hail, but great harvest conditions - GREAT

Question 7

How was 2018 in the Northern Rhone?

Answer 7

Good, but lower acidity levels

Question 8

How was the 2017 Northern Rhone?

Answer 8

Great concentration and balance

Question 9

How was 2016 for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 9

Excellent focus and purity

Question 10

How was 2015 for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 10

Benchmark INCREDIBLE vintage, warm days and cool nights

Question 11

How was 2014 in the Northern Rhone?

Answer 11

Dilution from rain, fruit fly problems

Question 12

How was 2013 in the Northern Rhone?

Answer 12

A slow start, pushed short by harvest rains, but good and age-worthy wines

Question 13

How was 2012 for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 13

Solid wines with lower alcohol - better than most of Europe

Question 14

How was 2011 for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 14

Good but rain in September so some dilution

Question 15

How was 2010 for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 15

FANTASTIC definition, Indian summer

Question 16

How was 2009 in the Northern Rhone?

Answer 16

Warm and dry but very good

Question 17

How was 2008 in the Northern Rhone?

Answer 17

Cool and gray - POOR for reds, Good for whites

Question 18

How was 2007 for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 18

Fresh and forward - Drink

Question 19

How was 2006 for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 19

Good Balance

Question 20

How was 2005 in the Northern Rhone?

Answer 20

Classic and cellarworthy

Question 21

How was 2004 for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 21

Some underripe reds

Question 22

How was 2003 for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 22

Ripe heatwave wines, but still good aging potential

Question 23

How was 2002 in the Northern Rhone?

Answer 23

Very BAD rot and rain

Question 24

How was 2001 for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 24

elegant wines that have held up well

Question 25

How was 2000 for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 25

Charming, easygoing vintage

Question 26

How was the 1999 vintage for Northern Rhone?

Answer 26

EXCEPTIONAL quality

Question 27

How was 1998 in the Northern Rhone?

Answer 27

Dry vintage, some wines tough long-term

Question 28

How was 1997 for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 28

Soft wines, not holding up well

Question 29

How was 1996 for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 29

Decent, but not exciting

Question 30

How was the 1995 vintage for the Northern Rhone?

Answer 30

GOOD - Wines have aged well

Question 31

How was 1994 in the Northern Rhone?

Answer 31

Autumn rains = average

Question 32

How was 1993 in the Northern Rhone?

Answer 32

Soft wines, rain, hail, and mildew

Question 33

How are the 1992s drinking?

Answer 33

September rains = extinct

Question 34

How are the 1991’s?

Answer 34

Superb, fragrant - still good

Question 35

How are the 1990’s now?

Answer 35

Monster heatwave wines have aged well

Question 36

Is 1989 still drinking well?

Answer 36

Yes, but on the downslope (drought year)

Question 37

Are 1988’s drinking well?

Answer 37

YES, majestic

Question 38

Best Northern Rhone vintages still worth drinking?

Answer 38

1985
1983
1979
1978
1964
1961