Interesting theory, but I’m not sure about the shift to other varieties for the old guard. As is clear on this board and in high end retail, Bordeaux and Burgundian varieties still rule the roost, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Rhone varieties have always taken second fiddle, regardless of ‘quality’, and have been somewhat of a ‘value’ play as well. If the ‘value’ is not there any more . . .
I guess time will tell. But once again, congrats to Justin and his team - well deserved indeed.
While its clear Napa cabs rule the world im not sure its that clear cut between GSM and Pinot Noir anymore, yes there are a few high end Cali Pinots and more around that $125 mark like Cirq, KB etc but not that many. You have a bunch of higher end GSM wines like SQN, Saxum, Alban, Colgin, Tynan etc