Napa Valley Vintages

1968 Napa Valley Vintage

Cool and dry season, compared with 1991 to 2020. The modern era begins as new wineries open and Cabernet leads. Nearest notable vintage: 1966.

Weather and season

Apr to Oct average temperature64.1°F
Estimated growing degree days3020
Frost days, Mar to Apr0
Winter rain13.1 in
Spring rain3.2 in
Harvest rain1.6 in

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

Notable wines

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