Ira Schwartz

9.3

This bottle brought me tremendous joy. My last bottle a few months back was over the hill and it really bothered me because I felt this could easily go 10+ years when I tasted it on release. This is a perfect example of there are no great wines just great bottles. Lovely scents of apple, lime and vanilla. A wonderfully integrated palate with a finish that makes you think premier cru. — 4 hours ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Had the ‘16 about a year ago, tried again. For more than 4 decades, the Chappellet family has been crafting wines from fruit cultivated on steep, rocky slopes of Napa’s Pritchard Hill. Aged 8 months on French oak, (33% new) in its lees. Aromas of ripe stone fruits, citrus, honey & oaky scents. On the palate layers of fruit, apple, lemon & peach with balanced acidity & gentle toasty oak. Long smooth finish ending with fruit and oak tones, a bit creamy. Very well done. A joy to drink. Still tasting great! — 5 years ago

Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.7

Possibly undrinkable for the first twenty years of its life, this is simply stunning now. Reduction is still prominent but there are many layers of subtle fruit, firm structure and joy deep within this bottle. Beautiful bottle of Oregon Pinot — 8 years ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.8

Voted WOTN for good reason. This has been a bucket list wine for me. Some sections of this famous vineyard were planted in 1860 but all of the vines are ridiculously old. It’s bombastic and really stands out from the crowd. Very expressive both on the nose and on the palate. Full bodied and multi layered. Creamy and rich texture. Dark berries, plums, coffee, cigar, orange peel, eucalyptus, soy, cigar box and an array of oriental spices. Probably at a peak right now, such a joy to drink. — 2 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.5

My last bottle but not with sorrow instead joy reminiscing on the journey of this wine.
Knowing that finally another bottling is just around the corner helps ease any stress about not having any pX3 in the cellar. Gorgeous wine. — 4 years ago

Amy Rodriguez

9.0

This was tons of fun to try to pair, and to blend with!! What a joy to have this made and available so locally. — 6 years ago

Mike Pliss

9.5

Balanced and bright. Joy in a bottle. — 9 years ago

Eric

9.4

Always a joy; never enough! — 3 years ago

Mike Beltran

8.9

What a joy to drink. Fresh no- but complex yes. Still has mild fruit aromatics with acidity that keeps you interested. Light gold color and a nice compact mouth feel and finish. A compliment to soup and light tapas. — 3 years ago

Eli Barton

9.4

This was a pleasant surprise. When first opened, there was a distinct prune aroma and flavor, so I was concerned it was over the hill and/or cooked, give me the vintage. But after 3+ hours of decanting it was beautiful. The prunes and age were gone, and just left dark dried fruits, plenty of acidity and tannins were still present, and made it a joy to drink. Not even a hint of browning on the rim of the color. — 5 years ago

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