2022 Napa Valley Vintage
A dry year with a major heat spike around Labor Day. Early critic reception is positive but still developing.
Weather and season
| Vintage Rating (Wine Enthusiast, Napa Cabernet) | 91 points |
|---|---|
| Apr to Oct average temperature | 66.8°F |
| Estimated growing degree days | 3600 |
| Frost days, Mar to Apr | 0 |
| Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct | 20 |
| Days 95° and up, jun to oct | 13 |
| Days 100° and up | 9 |
| Hottest day | 114°F, Sep 6 |
| Winter rain | 9.5 in |
| Spring rain | 2 in |
| Harvest rain | 0.9 in |
Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.
Notable wines
- Dominus Yountville