Heather Robinson

8.9

Bert’s June wine tasting - this has a nice flavor - unpacked and it’s a blend. The vineyard was Luigi Baidana and he sold his vineyard to this vineyard who makes borolo and makes wine the way he did rather than selling to rich folks who just wanted his property. — 8 days ago

Mary Perrotta

9.3

Light sweet and crisp more of a spring time wine than a fall but would definitely get again! — 8 months ago

Trevar Ondiek

9.1

Delicious — 4 years ago

Adam Deshpande

9.6

Almost no breathing required. Very light on the palette and refreshing. — 4 years ago

Caryn Douglas

9.0

Nice, dry. Unoriginal but pleasant enough. Wouldn’t complain if I was served it, but wouldn’t seek it out. Purchased via Naked. — 5 years ago

Mandy R

9.5

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

Rajiv Patnam

9.2

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

Kristen Grimes

9.7

Aromatic with lots of tropical fruits that come through on the palate with a nice round body. Yum. 2025 vintage.
Meet the Maker tasting. — 2 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

Robert Duncan

9.8

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

Jessica Walkup

9.1

Amazing zinfandel, raspberries on the nose, smoky on the palate — 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 — 8 years ago

Randmaster Flash

8.9

Very delightful — 8 years ago

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

Austin Blackwell

9.3

This was a magnum drinking really nice right now 10 years out. — 6 months ago

with Angelina

Joseph Guzzetta

9.0

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

Maggie J

9.6

From Saviah Cellars, tasted in Walla Walla and brought a bottle home! So delicious well rounded black cherry, some dark chocolate notes, ripe blueberry. One of the best blends I’ve ever had! — 4 years ago

Kevin Harris

9.0

Spectacular — 5 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.4

Easily one of the best CA roses I’ve ever had (and at $25, without a doubt the best QPR). Absolutely terrific wine. — 6 years ago

with Vanessa

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