Chappellet
Napa Valley Malbec
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
A while back, Chappellet came to Fort Worth and did a wine dinner, so my in laws and I attended. Overall, very nice wines and we heard the view was great atop Pritchard Hill, so they wanted to stop by during our trip.
Chappellet does a very solid job across many wines, but this Malbec was a standout. It’s usually so inky and one dimensional, but this was a welcomed surprise. Lots of black cherry, red licorice tart and spice. Similar to the well crafted Hope & Grace Malbec that @David T introduced to me.
A while back, Chappellet came to Fort Worth and did a wine dinner, so my in laws and I attended. Overall, very nice wines and we heard the view was great atop Pritchard Hill, so they wanted to stop by during our trip.
Chappellet does a very solid job across many wines, but this Malbec was a standout. It’s usually so inky and one dimensional, but this was a welcomed surprise. Lots of black cherry, red licorice tart and spice. Similar to the well crafted Hope & Grace Malbec that @David T introduced to me.
Dark (blue) berries, spice. Maybe the best Malbec I've had. nice balance to tannins and acidity.
Dark (blue) berries, spice. Maybe the best Malbec I've had. nice balance to tannins and acidity.
May 28th, 2016Dark blackberry fruit sister clairissa drew this picture for the label she wanted to show the mythical dragons that exist on Prichard hill a blending varietal has a bit of CS and cf lots of flavor and structure our expression of what is on the hill well suited to a grilled steak. Dark berry fruit currants black berry fruit very rich and ripe with a good sense of terroir. A bit light and lean with a fresh smooth tannins. Excellent
Dark blackberry fruit sister clairissa drew this picture for the label she wanted to show the mythical dragons that exist on Prichard hill a blending varietal has a bit of CS and cf lots of flavor and structure our expression of what is on the hill well suited to a grilled steak. Dark berry fruit currants black berry fruit very rich and ripe with a good sense of terroir. A bit light and lean with a fresh smooth tannins. Excellent
Jun 13th, 2013Earthy oak and eucalyptus with cranberry and rosemary. Bold and rich.
Earthy oak and eucalyptus with cranberry and rosemary. Bold and rich.
Dec 8th, 2024
Super rich delicious Malbec, I love the label
Super rich delicious Malbec, I love the label
Jul 27th, 2018
Wow. I love this Malbec! Smooth long finish. Rich dark fruit.
Wow. I love this Malbec! Smooth long finish. Rich dark fruit.
May 9th, 2018Awesome story about office. Great wine
Awesome story about office. Great wine
Oct 28th, 2017Well aged, subtly earthy, smooth, drinking very well, fruit forward on the nose
Well aged, subtly earthy, smooth, drinking very well, fruit forward on the nose
Apr 30th, 2017Drank 2/14/17. Tobacco and leather. Fantastic
Drank 2/14/17. Tobacco and leather. Fantastic
Feb 15th, 2017