1990 Napa Valley Vintage
Average and dry season, compared with 1991 to 2020. The modern era begins as new wineries open and Cabernet leads. Nearest notable vintage: 1992.
Weather and season
| Apr to Oct average temperature | 65.5°F |
|---|---|
| Estimated growing degree days | 3320 |
| Frost days, Mar to Apr | 1 |
| Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct | 8 |
| Winter rain | 9.2 in |
| Spring rain | 4.8 in |
| Harvest rain | 0.6 in |
Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.
Notable wines
- Harlan Estate Oakville · First vintage
- Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Calistoga · First vintage under Araujo
- Quintessa Rutherford · First vintage
- Caymus Special Selection Rutherford · Wine Spectator Wine of the Year, 1994