Napa Valley Vintages

2014 Napa Valley Vintage

Drought year with early harvest. Concentrated and ripe, with an early picking date.

Weather and season

Vintage Rating (Wine Enthusiast, Napa Cabernet)95 points
Apr to Oct average temperature67.6°F
Estimated growing degree days3770
Frost days, Mar to Apr0
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct18
Winter rain12.9 in
Spring rain6.3 in
Harvest rain1.5 in

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

Notable wines

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