2021 Chappellet "Pritchard Hill" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, USA

ABOUT THIS WINE

The “Pritchard Hill” Cabernet Sauvignon is Chappellet’s flagship bottling, made entirely from estate-grown fruit sourced from the rugged, volcanic slopes of their legendary vineyard site. At elevations reaching up to 1,800 feet, these mountain vines experience intense sun exposure, cool nights, and poor, rocky soils—conditions that yield grapes of exceptional concentration, freshness, and structure.

The 2021 vintage was marked by a dry growing season with moderate temperatures, allowing for a slow, even ripening. The wine is composed predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon, with small portions of Petit Verdot and Malbec to enhance complexity and depth. It is fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for nearly two years in 100% new French oak barrels, contributing polished tannins, spice, and seamless integration.

This wine is built for long-term aging, capable of evolving for 20–30 years. It’s best enjoyed alongside dishes of equal depth and richness: dry-aged ribeye, venison with blackberry jus, porcini risotto, or aged blue cheese. Decanting is recommended for near-term enjoyment.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Chappellet Winery, established in 1967 by Donn and Molly Chappellet, is widely regarded as one of Napa Valley’s foundational mountain wine estates. Nestled on Pritchard Hill—now synonymous with world-class Cabernet—Chappellet helped pioneer the potential of high-elevation viticulture in California.

Still family-owned and operated, the winery is devoted to sustainable, organic farming and minimalist winemaking that showcases the power, elegance, and terroir-driven identity of their estate fruit. The “Pritchard Hill” bottling represents the apex of their portfolio—a wine that embodies their vision, history, and mastery of Napa’s mountainous terrain.