1972 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: 1973.
Weather and season
| Apr to Oct average temperature | 64.4°F |
|---|---|
| Estimated growing degree days | 3080 |
| Frost days, Mar to Apr | 0 |
| Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct | 7 |
| Winter rain | 9.5 in |
| Spring rain | 1.9 in |
| Harvest rain | 4.6 in |
Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.
Notable wines
- Caymus Vineyards Rutherford · First vintage
- Clos Du Val Stags Leap District · First vintage; Cabernet, 8th at the 1976 Judgment of Paris, 5th in the 2006 rematch
- Silver Oak Oakville · Founded
- Freemark Abbey Chardonnay St. Helena · 6th among whites at the 1976 Judgment of Paris