1979 Napa Valley Vintage
Even, moderate year. The first vintage of Opus One, the Mondavi and Rothschild partnership.
Weather and season
| Apr to Oct average temperature | 65.9°F |
|---|---|
| Estimated growing degree days | 3410 |
| Frost days, Mar to Apr | 0 |
| Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct | 16 |
| Winter rain | 19.3 in |
| Spring rain | n/a in |
| Harvest rain | 3.6 in |
Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.
Notable wines
- Opus One Oakville
- Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain · First vintage
- Far Niente Oakville · First vintage