The 2022 growing season began with near-normal rainfall in January, with below-average precipitation the remainder of the season. The continued drought conditions led to an early budbreak, followed by a cool and windy spring that led to a lighter fruit set. Summer provided ideal ripening conditions with average temperatures in the 90s throughout August. A well-predicted September heat event was mitigated by proactive irrigation and an atypical harvest rain that cooled the vines and soils. The resulting Bordeaux-varietal wines are showing beautiful varietal character, depth and finesse, with the small berries providing excellent color, concentration and structure.