1969 Napa Valley Vintage
Cool and normal 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 temperature | 64.4°F |
|---|---|
| Estimated growing degree days | 3090 |
| Frost days, Mar to Apr | 4 |
| Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct | 21 |
| Winter rain | 23.7 in |
| Spring rain | 2.6 in |
| Harvest rain | 3.1 in |
Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.
Notable wines
- Chappellet Pritchard Hill · Winery begins
- Sterling Vineyards Calistoga · Winery begins
- Freemark Abbey St. Helena · Cabernet, 10th at the 1976 Judgment of Paris