Napa Valley Vintages

2009 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: 2010.

Weather and season

Vintage Rating (Wine Enthusiast, Napa Cabernet)89 points
Apr to Oct average temperature65.9°F
Estimated growing degree days3410
Frost days, Mar to Apr2
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct26
Winter rain15.7 in
Spring rain3.4 in
Harvest rain5.2 in

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

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