2021 brought a little relief to the growing season in the Napa Valley, following the challenging 2020 harvest. The summer was relatively long and mild, allowing flavors to develop at a measured pace. The late summer saw no major heat spikes, and thankfully no local fires and smoke. The severe drought continued in the region but our grower partners as well as our Mira Estate vineyard are lucky enough to have adequate well water allowing a decent crop to establish and ripen. Our first white wines from the Mira Estate were harvested this year and produced a healthy crop, crafting wines with a beautiful purity and freshness, coupled with ripe flavors at naturally lower alcohol levels. We knew the site had a winegrowing history but you’re never certain what the grapes will be like until you make the wine. I can say without a doubt, the vines on our estate are already showing great promise.