Lots of slate on the aroma right when the bottle opens, but the wine quickly breathes allowing some scents of black currant and peach to shine through. All chocolate upfront, reminds me of brownie batter. The slate comes back on the mid palate, with an interesting watermelon rind thing going on too. A real mild but long lingering heat on the finish that makes me think of ginger. Over all, a really nice and transformative wine that is a great journey from start to finish. — 4 years ago
Incredible for a young wine. Can’t wait to try in 5-10 years — 5 years ago
Lucious , classic chard. — 7 years ago
In contrast to the Chappellet this was rocking although 5 years younger and both from Pritchard Hill. Deep dark fruits, chocolate, black cherry and some oak but very well integrated. I've never opened a Continuum that doesn't kick ass. Young but no reason to wait. — 9 years ago
2003 vintage. Cool stuff! — 10 years ago
Amazing Sangiovese from years past. — 10 years ago
Classy and delicious. — 11 years ago
So much going on here. Luscious fruit on the nose and nice spiciness. Was great with a triple cream cheese and fig jam on a cracker. — 4 years ago
Solid Zin. Not as spicy as many but excellent. Was fortunate to do a zoom wine tasting with chappellet. So fun. — 5 years ago
I have been waiting to try this for a while, since I missed the 2013. So once 2014 came out, I jumped on it and am glad I did.
Another Meritage that is absolutely killing it.
I often wonder how wines are named and with this one, I suspect there were multiple reasons. First, most naturally, it's an ode to the 3 acre site this comes from. But, my own impression is that the nose is particularly savory with some overt wet rock notes. Given that this is a Bordeaux blend, I suspect the Cab franc is low here based on the nose alone.
On the palate, there are violets, cassis and well integrated oak that gives way to a sense of Graham Cracker. Amazing! Great #QPR
For under $30, it's this cuvée and the Chappellet mountain cuvée for sub 30 WOTY.
— 9 years ago
Not the best vintage, but this is classic Napa Cabernet. A classic nose, the palate is great, mid-afternoon is amazing and then things get awkward on the finish with dry brittle tannins. Still a good effort though. The Togni style is rooted in the old world as the senior Philip is a Brit. His daughter Lisa now makes the wines but they are of the same family tree for sure. Philip remarkably made the Chappellet wines in the early years and set a reputation there of superb quality and classicism. Looking for a top Napa Cabernet? Togni is one of the best and well priced. They drink well young, but superbly with time. #puritydefined — 10 years ago
Reminiscent of chappellet Pritchard hill — 11 years ago
Needs time to open, with vanilla, smoke, plum, with cherry and licorice. — 3 years ago
Inspire Napa Walk Around Wine Tasting with:
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Chappellet
Continuum Estate
Cliff Lede Vineyard
Eisele Vineyard
Favia Wines
Ferren Wines
Futo Wines
Harlan Estates
Keplinger Wines
Morley Family Vineyards
Rudd Estates
Staglin Family Vineyards
Vine Hill Ranch — 3 years ago
Big boy, a little tobacco leaf and darkness on the fruit — 7 years ago
Jammy and bold! — 8 years ago
Really nice opening red at a beautiful wine dinner with Cyril Chappellet — 10 years ago
2010 Clone 4 Cabernet Sauvignon from Chappellet. Dark and brooding, deep notes of black fruits, candied cherries, roasted coffee. Well structured with chewy tannins and balanced acidity. — 10 years ago
Lovely Sonoma Pinot! Not too jammy at all, balanced well in fact. — 10 years ago
David Hale Smith
Tremendous beautifully made chenin blanc perfectly paired w Christmas turkey and holiday cheer. — a year ago