Chappellet Vineyard

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Deftly balanced, the '99 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon strikes a tasty mix of ripe blackberry, black cherry and currant, and smooth, toasty vanilla scented oak.

89 PTS BEVERAGE TASTING INSTITUTE The '95 Chappellet Cabernet is moderately aromatic with distinct oak accent; firm entry with a deep core of cassis; well-balanced and well-structured.

Cinnamon and cocoa scents mingle with the aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and toasty oak; robust flavors of espresso and red and black fruits layer deep into the finish.

94 PTS, #6, TOP 100 WINES OF 2009, WINE SPECTATOR. The '06 Chappellet Cabernet has assertive herb, anise, blackberry and wild berry fruit; tight, firm, tannic and well-structured.

#27, TOP 100 WINES, 93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 Chappellet Cabernet has a supple, graceful style that serves up a complex mix of cherry, currant, herb and plum-scented fruit.

92 PTS, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED , WINE SPECTATOR. The '02 Chappellet Signature Cabernet is eligant with wonderful balance; offers complex core of current, anise and sage; finishes with ripe tannins.

The Chappellet Mountain Cuvee is one of Napa Valley's top Cabernet. Full of rich ripe fruit.

97 PTS CONNOISSEURS GUIDE; "Wine of the Year"! Absolutely riveting aromas of currants; cocoa; very rich oak; and layers of minerals; deep and rich flavors concentrated finish with aging potential.

92 PTS WINE & SPIRITS. The '01 Chappellet Signature Cabernet is bold and delicious; grown on the dry, rocky soils of Pritchard Hill; packs the fruit intensity of fresh blackberries; needs years.

Vibrant and intense flavors of peach, baked pear, and meyer lemon combine wtih aromas of honey, hazelnut and carmelized brown sugar; a delicious dessert wine!

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR Powerful and deep, with intense berry and cassis aromas and flavors. Complex and flawlessly structured, with a concentration rarely seen in California Cabernet Sauvignon.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR Decidedly herbal and cedary, with lots of tobacco, tar and spice; it slowly works its way into more cherry and plum flavors; best to cellar into 2002.

89 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '91 Chappellet Cabernet is firm and compact, with a tight band of currant and herbs that fans out on the finish; picks up oak and spice along the way.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A truly nice effort! The dry finished '03 Chappellet Chenin Blanc exhibits aromas and flavors of ripe honey dew and nectarines; great with a spicy picnic ham.

A real treat! Ripe and full flavored, as rich as as a Chardonnay, this blend of white wines is dry and elegant; pair this superb Chappellet Old Vines Cuvee with a spicy pork tenderoin.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A wine of excellent sturdiness; the ripe and firm fitting '98 Chappellet Cabernet offers ripe fruit and moderate tannins; this is a good match with a well-seasoned beef dish.

Truly one of the finest Chardonnay's produced from Napa Valley; ripe fruit on the palate, great structure, balanced with fresh acidity and a deep creamy finish.

91 PTS WINE NEWS. The '06 Chappellet Merlot has powerful scents of black cherry, vanilla and mocha; velvety tannins and ripe flavors of blackberry and blueberry.