Napa Valley Vintages

2005 Napa Valley Vintage

Cool and normal season, compared with 1991 to 2020. Modern Napa. Detailed records exist, though not every year is curated here. Nearest notable vintage: 2007.

Weather and season

Vintage Rating (Wine Enthusiast, Napa Cabernet)95 points
Apr to Oct average temperature64.8°F
Estimated growing degree days3180
Frost days, Mar to Apr0
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct12
Winter rain18.6 in
Spring rain7.4 in
Harvest rain0.7 in

Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.

Notable wines

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