Napa Valley Vintages

1959 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: 1966.

Weather and season

Apr to Oct average temperature64.5°F
Estimated growing degree days3090
Frost days, Mar to Apr0
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct14
Winter rain14.6 in
Spring rain1.3 in
Harvest rain2.4 in

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

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