2018 Napa Valley Vintage
A cool, long season with steady ripening and no extreme heat. Considered a great vintage with freshness and depth.
Weather and season
| Vintage Rating (Wine Enthusiast, Napa Cabernet) | 94 points |
|---|---|
| Apr to Oct average temperature | 65.8°F |
| Estimated growing degree days | 3380 |
| Frost days, Mar to Apr | 2 |
| Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct | 6 |
| Winter rain | n/a in |
| Spring rain | 9.6 in |
| Harvest rain | 0.2 in |
Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.
Notable wines
- Opus One Oakville
- Harlan Estate Oakville
- Dominus Estate Yountville · Wine Spectator Wine of the Year, 2021, 97 points