2007 Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill
Opens notes of blackberry, cherry and cassis, this
wine is full-bodied. Hints of chocolate and espresso layer
with spicy oak for added complexity. Smooth tannins infused with ripe
sweet fruit create a lush, supple texture. Waves of berry, spice
and herbs create a lasting impression of finesse and structure in this
Cabernet.
The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon has been our flagship wine for more
than three decades. It is a benchmark for the long-lived hillside wines
of the Napa Valley; full of structure and ageing potential, yet
seductively forward in its concentrated varietal character. The dry,
rocky soils of Pritchard Hill produce small, intensely flavorful
grapes. Crop thinning allows for full, even ripening and elevates
flavor complexity. Winery Notes
2006 Vintage 94 pts (WS)Assertive herb, anise, blackberry and wild berry fruit is tight, firm,
tannic and well-structured, picking up depth and length on the finish.
Best from 2010 through 2016. 7,650 cases made. —J.L. April 27, 2009 This is a california wine.