The year 2014 continued a three-year cycle of vintages characterized by warm, dry, excellent growing conditions. Described as the "year of the early," 2014 saw early budbreak, early flowering, early veraison and early harvest throughout California. Ideal spring and summer weather, with a few well-timed heat spikes and cooling sessions, ushered in what went down as one of the earliest harvests in J history. Ultimately, we brought to the winery beautiful, small- to medium-berry clusters that produced balanced wine with good acidity and ample fruit.J Vineyards & Winery