1966 Napa Valley Vintage
A solid season. Weather matters less than the people here. Robert Mondavi opens his Oakville winery and the modern Napa era begins.
Weather and season
| Apr to Oct average temperature | 65°F |
|---|---|
| Estimated growing degree days | 3210 |
| Frost days, Mar to Apr | 4 |
| Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct | 9 |
| Winter rain | 17.7 in |
| Spring rain | 1.3 in |
| Harvest rain | 0.1 in |
Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.
Notable wines
- Robert Mondavi Winery Oakville
- Heitz Martha's Vineyard Oakville · First vintage of the Martha's bottling