2022 Bettina

The 2022s from Bryant are so attractive. Winemaker KK Carothers gave the 2022s a bit longer on the skins, as the wines did not extract easily. She also opted for some stem inclusion in the Franc to lift the aromatics, a technique not often used in Napa Valley. Conversely, the 2021 saw less time on the skins because the wines extracted easily, but it then required a few additional months in barrel to soften the tannins. As good as the wines are today, proprietor Bettina Bryant has also done a terrific job in managing the winery, something that can't be underestimated in terms of guaranteeing the best environment for achieving the desired results in both the winery and the wines themselves.