Napa Valley Vintages

2023 Napa Valley Vintage

A cool, wet winter and a mild summer meant a late harvest. Fresh, structured wines. Still young.

Weather and season

Vintage Rating (Wine Enthusiast, Napa Cabernet)93 points
Apr to Oct average temperature65.2°F
Estimated growing degree days3250
Frost days, Mar to Apr2
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct13
Days 95° and up, jun to oct9
Days 100° and up0
Hottest day97°F, Oct 5
Winter rain24.2 in
Spring rain8.3 in
Harvest rain0.7 in

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

Notable wines

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