From its beginnings, Chappellet was destined for greatness. Why? It comes down to passion, foresight, and location, location, location! 

Chappellet was Established in 1967 by Donn Chappellet, who wanted to craft bold California wines that rivaled the First Growths of Bordeaux. Eschewing the more popular Napa Valley growing areas, he settled on the little-known Pritchard Hill, believing its exceptional terroir would allow him to realize his dream. He was right; this off-the-beaten-path destination in the Vaca Mountains offers high elevation, steep hillside vineyards above the fog line with superior sun exposure. This, in addition to the area's well-drained volcanic, loamy soils, brings forth wines of unparalleled depth and concentration.

Today's offer has been Chappellet's signature wine for over three decades. A blend of 79% cabernet sauvignon, 8% petit verdot, 7% malbec, and 6% merlot soured from Pritchard Hill, it displays aromas of cassis, black cherry, and boysenberry, as well as notes of fresh herbs and French oak-inspired hints of vanilla, cardamom, and clove. On the palate, it is beautifully full-bodied with supple, polished tannins and alluring layers of dark berries and spice, with notions of dark chocolate, espresso, sage, and anise emerging on the long, dramatic finish. (winery notes)

Check out the press!

96 Points, Decanter:
"This is a marvelously compact and coiled-up wine with a towering structure. Very beautifully fragrant dried purple flowers and herbs. Full-bodied with loads of succulent ripe blackberry, creme de cassis, graphite, and loamy earth. Very firm, tight-grained tannins form the base note of this wine, and the finish is long and rich in wild herbs and spices. Cellar worthy." (12/23)

95 points, Wine Enthusiast:
"An extra-dark color and heady aromas of crushed blueberries and blackberries lead to super-concentrated black fruits and milk chocolate on the palate, where silky tannins put a gentle grip around all that flavor. The wine is huge in pure fruit depth yet well polished in texture." (2/24)

94+ points, Jeb Dunnuck:
"Leading off the cabernet sauvignon releases, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature is a larger production release and is 79% cabernet sauvignon and nearly equal portions of petit verdot, malbec, and merlot. Smoky black fruits, graphite, crushed stone, and tobacco notes give way to a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, powerful 2021 offering ample mid-palate depth, a layered, textured, balanced mouthfeel, building tannins, and a gorgeous finish. It's a brilliant bottle of wine that will benefit from short-term cellaring and have over two decades of longevity. 94+" (12/23)

94 points, James Suckling:
"Aromas of cassis and dark berries with sweet spices, dried orange peel, and minty undertones. Hints of walnuts, too. Medium-to-full-bodied with well-integrated, melting tannins. Very silky texture. Succulent and layered, ripe but bright and vivid. Delicious fruit. Long. Attractive now, but better after 2025." (11/23)

Order the transcendent 2021 Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon by 5 PM on Wednesday, January 29th. Orders will be ready for pickup on Friday, January 31st after Noon.
 CHEERS!

ABV: 14.7%