2016 Vintage Chart
2016 Napa Valley Vintage
A near-perfect growing season
The near-perfect 2016 growing season started early, saw ideal weather conditions throughout and wrapped up as the valley’s first significant fall rainstorm arrived on October 14. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness. Wines from the 2016 vintage are now quietly developing in cellars throughout Napa Valley and vintners are pinching themselves and smiling for the gift it appears Mother Nature has given them: a fifth consecutive vintage of stellar quality Napa Valley wines.
Vintage Quotes
“I am now convinced: the 2016 vintage in Napa and Sonoma Valley is exceptional.” – – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“2016 was undoubtedly a sensational vintage in Napa.” – – Fine + Rare, frw.co.uk
Related Articles
– Napa 2016 vintage: 5 consecutive years of fantastic wines James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
– Wine Harvest Report 2016: Napa Valley’s Cabernet Run Continues WineSpectator.com
Vintage Videos
Winemaker Victoria Coleman of Lobo Wines discusses their 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Screaming Eagle 2016 – America’s Greatest Ever Wine?
Vintage Chart
It’s a Wrap!
By mid-October, vintners throughout the Napa Valley were breathing a collective sigh of relief – and satisfaction – for the end of this year’s harvest. The near-perfect growing season started early, saw ideal weather conditions throughout and wrapped up as the valley’s first significant fall rainstorm arrived on October 14. Wines from the 2016 vintage Read the full article…
2016 Harvest Press Conference
Our colleagues at the Napa Valley Grapegrowers brought together a panel of industry experts on October 12 to discuss Napa Valley’s 2016 growing season, as well as other insights and challenges currently facing Napa Valley grapegrowers and wine producers today. Visit the Napa Valley Grapegrowers website for more information about the conference and speakers.
Nearing the Finish Line
Thanks to a recent series of warm days, many vineyards progressed to perfect ripeness resulting in a grape picking frenzy at the end of September. October started with some light showers that settled the dust, but did not threaten any grapes remaining on the vine. With warm temperatures predicted for at least the next week, Read the full article…
Wild Weather Roller Coaster Ride
Like an amusement park ride, recent temperatures have gone up, hovering at 100 degrees on the 18th; back down, to the low 50s overnight midweek; and now they’re headed back up with another 100 degree day predicted on the 25th. The result? Picking of white wine grapes is essentially done. Most of the medium-bodied reds, Read the full article…
