Napa Valley Vintages

2015 Napa Valley Vintage

A fourth drought year gave small crops and intense wines. Dense, rich and generous reds.

Weather and season

Vintage Rating (Wine Enthusiast, Napa Cabernet)95 points
Apr to Oct average temperature67.4°F
Estimated growing degree days3730
Frost days, Mar to Apr0
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct27
Winter rain17.1 in
Spring rain2.2 in
Harvest rain0.2 in

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

Notable wines

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