Chappellet
Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley, California, USA
A crown jewel gifted by @Eric S. Thank you so much my brother!
Nose offers up cinnamon, cherries, raspberries, cloves and a hint of talcum.
On the palette, it’s overly bright, due to high acidity. We note black cherries, coffee, cloves and black olives. It’s a very complex showing - superb!
A crown jewel gifted by @Eric S. Thank you so much my brother!
Nose offers up cinnamon, cherries, raspberries, cloves and a hint of talcum.
On the palette, it’s overly bright, due to high acidity. We note black cherries, coffee, cloves and black olives. It’s a very complex showing - superb!
Pritchard Hill is fresh out of fucking around. This is an excellent example of domestic cab franc. Herbal, notes of both black and green olive, licorice and charred wood. This is a massive wine and still very much in its infancy at age 10. Oh yeah the sunset last night was sensational🔥
Pritchard Hill is fresh out of fucking around. This is an excellent example of domestic cab franc. Herbal, notes of both black and green olive, licorice and charred wood. This is a massive wine and still very much in its infancy at age 10. Oh yeah the sunset last night was sensational🔥
Aug 4th, 2017
Stephen had this 7 years ago
Stephen had this 7 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMay 16th, 2017
Absolutely stunning.. Titus, you dog! Yummm! Congrats on your engagement! I wish you a happy journey ahead! Cheers!
Absolutely stunning.. Titus, you dog! Yummm! Congrats on your engagement! I wish you a happy journey ahead! Cheers!
May 21st, 2017Absolutely killer. Glad I held on to this beauty until now!
Absolutely killer. Glad I held on to this beauty until now!
Apr 8th, 2017
Earthy, wet forest floor, pitting soil, black fruit, pencil shavings and espresso. M- acid, m tannin, m+ body. Black fruit.
Earthy, wet forest floor, pitting soil, black fruit, pencil shavings and espresso. M- acid, m tannin, m+ body. Black fruit.
Feb 29th, 2016
Still plenty of rich fruit left. Barely a hint of dried fruits. Love where this wine is right now. #texsom
Still plenty of rich fruit left. Barely a hint of dried fruits. Love where this wine is right now. #texsom
Aug 13th, 2015
First sniff: reduction, smoke. Deep purple in color. Estate grown 78% Can Franc, 16% Cab Sauv, 2% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot. Dark cherry, blueberry pie, basil, iron, lavender, rosemary. Fruits turn red on the palate: cranberry. ??in general 62-75% new French oak for this wine (whereas 100% new French oak on Pritchard Hill Estate Cab Sauv). High acidity, elevated medium grained tannins. Finishes with a touch of RS. 14.5% abv.
First sniff: reduction, smoke. Deep purple in color. Estate grown 78% Can Franc, 16% Cab Sauv, 2% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot. Dark cherry, blueberry pie, basil, iron, lavender, rosemary. Fruits turn red on the palate: cranberry. ??in general 62-75% new French oak for this wine (whereas 100% new French oak on Pritchard Hill Estate Cab Sauv). High acidity, elevated medium grained tannins. Finishes with a touch of RS. 14.5% abv.
Sep 5th, 2022
Love Chappellet and this nails it as well.
Love Chappellet and this nails it as well.
Feb 9th, 2023
Wonderful. This 2012 is tasting very well. Subtle dark fruit, licorice and a touch of spice at the end. Very well integrated tannins and acid. Drink now and enjoy.
Wonderful. This 2012 is tasting very well. Subtle dark fruit, licorice and a touch of spice at the end. Very well integrated tannins and acid. Drink now and enjoy.
Dec 26th, 2020