Austin Hohnke

9.0

Off dry nama that is beautifully balanced. Just a pearl of RS with great weight and texture. Pair with tempura or uni. — 3 months 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. — 7 months ago

Logan Larrabee

9.3

Light and tasty. — 3 years ago

Mandy R

9.5

Light, fresh. Strawberries and slate with a hint of salt. A great Provence rosé. — 6 years ago

Evan Bienstock

10

Unofficial last night of summer... so long Dark & Stormy’s for a bit.... — 7 years ago

Rajiv Patnam

9.2

Super clean with a light funky fruity finish, white tea, melon, lavender, cucumber — 8 years ago

Lydia Barnett

9.0

Cloudy not too funky soft red blend from Humboldt county. Apres-pool snacks or after-dinner dance party. — 4 months ago

Jon Ebsworth

9.0

Zesty fresh young white, a proper palate pleaser — 7 months ago

Lynn Derbyshire

9.2

Scrumptious with marinara over pasta and meatballs!! Beautiful dark plum color, Dark berries on the nose, smoky and peppery on the palate. Nice zing in the back of the throat. I will always have this in the house, from now on; it’s that good. — 2 years ago

Robert Duncan

9.8

One of the better sake’s I’ve had — 5 years ago

Christian Ramirez Romanini

9.0

This high elevations, dry climate and challenging soil grapes, produce highly concentrated flavors and richness. A fierce red wine with aromas of black cherry and vanilla spice followed by rich flavors of bold black cherry cola (for those new generations) and blueberry, with a lovely finish of chocolate spice. Excellent for paellas, grilled meats, hearty stews.

Demasiado bueno...
De Mendoza para el mundo... — 6 years ago

Oh Li

9.0

Quite full bodied but not too much. Don’t feel the tannins and smooth. Not fruity. Love it. with DT and sudave — 7 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.0

OMG how did Ikai sensei find both Nizaemon and Ishidaya on the same trip ? (he must be like a god). — 8 years ago

Austin Blackwell

9.3

This was a magnum drinking really nice right now 10 years out. — 5 months ago

with Angelina

Joseph Guzzetta

9.0

Another winner from Trader Joe’s. — a year ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

First of all Kudos to Ant Hill love the wax seal over cork! Deep Ruby with aromas of dark Berry fruits with notes of herbs, citrus, floral and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry, tea, vanilla and herb tones, well balanced with acidity. Firm fine tannins on a long finish ending with fruit and floral herb character. Very nice! Will age well! — 3 years ago

Kelly Hwang

9.0

Dark fruits, Soft tannins. Great art — 5 years ago

Trish Currie

9.2

Very good. Served with homemade Mediterranean food. Incroyable! — 6 years ago

Kirk F

9.0

Cedarman is blend of Rattlesnake and Dragon vineyards, a zin with a 20% helping of petite sirah. On pnp this exhibits an intoxicating nose and you can just sense the plush palate ahead. Dark cherry, brambly and full bodied. This is a great value and delicious. Oh, and it went great with 🍕! — 7 years ago

RCB

9.0

Nice wine. Fruity, just off dry. Would get it again. — 8 years ago