Napa Valley Vintages

1949 Napa Valley Vintage

Cool and dry 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 temperature62.9°F
Estimated growing degree days2750
Frost days, Mar to Apr7
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct9
Winter rain9.8 in
Spring rain6.5 in
Harvest rain0 in

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

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