Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits and floral spice notes. On the palate flavors of apple, apricot, melon and lemon citrus, vanilla and toasty spice, rich texture. Medium+ finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit, oak, toasty spice and citrus character. — 3 days ago

Conrad Green

9.0

Savory and bright with a touch of band aid. Some sour cherry fruit and a deep gnarly pluminess. A slightly peppery note in the finish — a month ago

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David Hale Smith

9.6

Tremendous beautifully made chenin blanc perfectly paired w Christmas turkey and holiday cheer. — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2021 vintage. Classic Napa Cab without all the current bells and whistles. Eye on the prize. Medium body with balanced bouquet and shows across the entire palate. It’s Cabernet like this that built Napa into the 800 lb gorilla that it is. 79% Cab, 8% PV, 7% Malbec, 6% Merlot. 4.3.24. — 15 days ago

Andrea Watt

9.4

I love this one. The oak is there but very soft, green apple and Meyer lemon over apricot and a touch of mineral. — 2 months ago

Sam Friedland

9.2

Dark color, tannins, and hint of fruits. Probably needs couple more years in cellaring — 3 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2024 back after the Covid lapse.

Decent Cabernet Franc from Chappellet. Would have gotta better score but it lacked some punch. A little lean. — 13 days ago

Eric K

9.3

Great bouquet very fruit forward with smooth finish — 20 days ago

Jeffrey Woo

9.2

Dark ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, licorice, and plum. Plus body, plus tannins, plus acid. While strong, balanced, and elegant, it opens up with a soft, round palate. Exemplary Napa red. 68 Cab Sauv, 28 Merlot, 2 Cab Franc, 2 Petit Verdot. — 3 months ago

Anthony Auger

9.2

Not a normal Pinot, but not in a bad way at all. The aroma has got a lot of darker impressions like black currant and black licorice. There’s even a hint of earthiness in there. Initially the body jumps out as it’s pretty thick and sticky. The black currant comes through in the taste. Aftertaste is delightful, it’s makes me think of a juicy plum where than tannin bitterness melds into the high alcohol heat. Enjoying this one after dinner on a pleasantly chilly night and it fits the mood. — 4 months ago