Napa Valley Vintages

2013 Napa Valley Vintage

A very dry winter and an even season produced a great crop. Widely hailed as a landmark vintage for Napa Cabernet.

Weather and season

Vintage Rating (Wine Enthusiast, Napa Cabernet)95 points
Apr to Oct average temperature66.5°F
Estimated growing degree days3530
Frost days, Mar to Apr0
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct11
Winter rain13.8 in
Spring rain2.5 in
Harvest rain0.7 in

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

Notable wines

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