Napa Valley Vintages

1936 Napa Valley Vintage

Cool and normal season, compared with 1991 to 2020. Rebuilding after Repeal. A small group of estates led the recovery. Nearest notable vintage: 1941.

Weather and season

Apr to Oct average temperature63°F
Estimated growing degree days2780
Frost days, Mar to Apr6
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct16
Winter rain18 in
Spring rain3.7 in
Harvest rain0.3 in

Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.

Notable wines

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