2016 Napa Valley Vintage
Warm and even, with no big heat spikes. Opulent, balanced reds that critics rated very highly.
Weather and season
| Vintage Rating (Wine Enthusiast, Napa Cabernet) | 95 points |
|---|---|
| Apr to Oct average temperature | 66.2°F |
| Estimated growing degree days | 3460 |
| Frost days, Mar to Apr | 0 |
| Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct | 11 |
| Winter rain | 14.8 in |
| Spring rain | 9.7 in |
| Harvest rain | 3.6 in |
Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.
Notable wines
- Opus One Oakville
- Shafer Hillside Select Stags Leap District
- Dominus Yountville