Napa Valley Vintages

2010 Napa Valley Vintage

A cool year, with a late harvest and lower yields. Fresher and more restrained than neighbors on either side.

Weather and season

Vintage Rating (Wine Enthusiast, Napa Cabernet)89 points
Apr to Oct average temperature64.1°F
Estimated growing degree days3020
Frost days, Mar to Apr0
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct19
Winter rain16.2 in
Spring rain7.6 in
Harvest rain3.7 in

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

Notable wines

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