Jon Ebsworth

9.0

Zesty fresh young white, a proper palate pleaser — 2 days ago

Wade Scofield

9.0

Medium body, mineraly. Would be good with heavy food for balance. — 5 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. — a year 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. — 9 days ago

Logan Larrabee

9.3

Light and tasty. — 2 years ago

Robert Duncan

9.8

One of the better sake’s I’ve had — 4 years ago

KP

9.5

This one is interesting! Nose and palate don’t match at all. Nose is fruit forward, blueberry and cherry. Palate is herbal up front, goat cheese in the middle and oak finish. Very balanced. Love acidity. Would absolutely buy again. — 3 months ago

Joseph Guzzetta

9.0

Another winner from Trader Joe’s. — 10 months ago

Kaito Kikuchi

9.0

Slight honey fragrance, a bit dry — 2 years ago

Katie

9.0

Super tasty sake — 3 years ago