Napa Valley Vintages

2008 Napa Valley Vintage

Average 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)92 points
Apr to Oct average temperature66.3°F
Estimated growing degree days3500
Frost days, Mar to Apr1
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct23
Winter rain18.7 in
Spring rain0.6 in
Harvest rain0.6 in

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

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