Our Research

Throughout Napa history, industry leaders, friends and neighbors shared successes of what was working in their vineyards and wineries to improve wine quality. Through continuous research and trials, we look forward to sharing our findings with you.

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2018 & 2019 Research Trials

The current research trials focus on three main vineyard activities: pruning, leafing/removing laterals, and protecting fruit during heat events with cooling applications. Measurements were taken throughout the growing season including fruit maturity and ultimately were made into wine to evaluate impacts on wine quality.

Monthly Weather Summaries

Weather data from local stations throughout the Napa Valley is summarized in monthly updates as a way to highlight differences across the region and to compare the current vintage with previous years.

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RESEARCH DATA SUMMARIES

Data Sheet

St. Helena Pruning

Data Sheet

Rutherford Pruning

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Leafing

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Cooling

RESearch Report

Cluster Thinning

Research Report

Leafing

Research Report

Smoke Taint Resources

RESEARCH REPORTS

2023 WEATHER

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Winter 2023

2022 WEATHER

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Winter 2022

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August 2022

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March 2022

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Labor Day Heat 2022

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April 2022

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September 2022

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May 2022

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October 2022

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June 2022

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Harvest Summary 2022

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July 2022

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November 2022

2021 WEATHER

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Winter 2021

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March 2021

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April 2021

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July 2021

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August 2021

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September 2021

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October Rain 2021

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October 2021

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2020 WEATHER

Long Term

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March 2020

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May 2020

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June 2020

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July 2020

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August 2020

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Labor Day Heat 2020

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September 2020

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October 2020

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November 2020

2019 WEATHER

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Winter 2019

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April 2019

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May 2019

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June 2019

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July 2019

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August 2019

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September 2019

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October 2019

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Winds Oct 9&10

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November 2019

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2019