1997 Napa Valley Vintage
Warm, early season and a big crop. A generous, ripe vintage. Several wines earned perfect scores from critics.
Weather and season
| Vintage Rating (Wine Enthusiast, Napa Cabernet) | 96 points |
|---|---|
| Apr to Oct average temperature | 66.7°F |
| Estimated growing degree days | 3570 |
| Frost days, Mar to Apr | 0 |
| Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct | 13 |
| Winter rain | 27.1 in |
| Spring rain | 2.2 in |
| Harvest rain | 1.3 in |
Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.
Notable wines
- Screaming Eagle Oakville
- Harlan Estate Oakville
- Dominus Yountville
- Darioush Stags Leap District · First vintage
- Abreu Madrona Ranch St. Helena · Robert Parker, 100 points
- Bryant Family Vineyard Pritchard Hill · Robert Parker, 100 points