Andrea Watt

9.2

Delicious with lemon wet stone, kiwi, and a touch of jasmine. Crisp, acidic, but still juicy. — 2 days ago

Ericsson

9.5

Yes. This is getting close to its peak. Great wine to lots going on. Graphite. Violets. Black fruit. Leather. Cassis. Fine and elegant on the plate. — a month ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Founded by Donn & Molly Chappellet in 1967 on renowned Pritchard Hill. A blend of 82% Cab Sauv, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec & 2% Merlot. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, cedar, cacao and sweet herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry and currants with sweet oak and herbs with a great mouthfeel. Fine tannins, a bit tight, long ending with fruit, cacao and oak. Will improve! Decant! — 2 months ago

Charlie Frago

9.0

Overall nice red blend. Well balanced, moderate fruit. Enjoyed — 9 days ago

Dylan Thomas

9.1

Beeeef stew baby — 11 days ago

Andrea Watt

9.3

Black cherry, mushroom, and vanilla with a touch of oak. Rich but not overpowering. It’s smooth enough to drink alone but has enough acidity to stand up to food. — a month ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.6

Chappellet – Malbec – 2022
Napa Valley (Pritchard Hill), California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A bold and unapologetically powerful 100% Malbec from Chappellet’s iconic Pritchard Hill estate, a site known for producing some of Napa’s most intense, structured, and deeply concentrated reds. Crafted by Phillip Corallo-Titus, this is no soft, plush Malbec: it’s a mountain-grown, high-tension version that delivers immediate impact and remarkable depth.

Aromas & Flavors
Black plum, blackberry compote, blueberry skin, cocoa, graphite, and dark spice. Subtle violet notes and a savory, mineral backbone that reflects the rocky hillside terroir.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and bone-dry, with gripping tannins and commanding structure. This is Malbec with power, layered, muscular, and unapologetically firm. The finish is long, dark, and seriously satisfying.

Food Pairings
Ribeye, lamb chops, smoked brisket, grilled sausages, peppered steak, or aged Manchego. Anything charred or protein-rich sings with this wine.

Verdict
A fierce, mountain-born expression of Malbec that redefines what Napa can do with the grape. Intense, structured, and explosively flavorful, this bottling is as rare stylistically as it is visually. A standout in the Chappellet lineup and a thrill for Malbec lovers seeking something more serious.

Did You Know?
The dragon on the label is “TeaCup,” the 14th character in Carissa Chappellet’s collectible dragon series. Each dragon is unique, playful, and designed to make these bottlings artistic keepsakes within the Chappellet portfolio.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
One of the boldest, most powerful Malbecs I’ve ever tasted from Napa, and naturally, that Pritchard Hill signature intensity shows through in every sip. Absolutely stunning. — 3 months ago

Andrea Watt

9.1

Leather, blackberry, sage, and fig with a touch of white pepper. Bold and earthy with pretty strong tannins, saving my second bottle to see what some age will do to it. — 23 days ago

Bob Boyle

9.1

Drinking very well, still some dusty tannins with good fruit & nice finish — a month ago

Ron R

9.5

This has stood still. Exemplary in terms of presentation. Precise and laser focused macerated cherries with hints of espresso beans. Deftly balanced on the mid palate. Grainy tannins with hints of maple syrup bringing up the rear. Outstanding. — 2 months ago

with Benny and Anne-marie