2017 Napa Valley Vintage
A wet winter, then a late summer heat wave. Wildfires began October 8, after most Cabernet was picked. Mixed. Many wines are good, though some late pickers faced smoke concerns.
The Tubbs fire began October 8 and the Atlas fire October 9, after most Napa Cabernet was picked. CAL FIRE: Atlas Fire, Tubbs Fire.
Weather and season
| Vintage Rating (Wine Enthusiast, Napa Cabernet) | 90 points |
|---|---|
| Apr to Oct average temperature | 67.7°F |
| Estimated growing degree days | 3790 |
| Frost days, Mar to Apr | 0 |
| Winter rain | 32.7 in |
| Spring rain | 7.8 in |
| Harvest rain | 0.3 in |
Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.
Notable wines
- Robert Mondavi Winery Oakville