2012 Napa Valley Vintage
Ideal weather and a large crop. Ripe, polished wines with excellent balance.
Weather and season
| Vintage Rating (Wine Enthusiast, Napa Cabernet) | 95 points |
|---|---|
| Apr to Oct average temperature | 65.5°F |
| Estimated growing degree days | 3330 |
| Frost days, Mar to Apr | 0 |
| Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct | 14 |
| Winter rain | n/a in |
| Spring rain | 11.5 in |
| Harvest rain | 1.5 in |
Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.
Notable wines
- Shafer Hillside Select Stags Leap District
- Dominus Yountville