Freddy R. Troya

9.3

A superb aromatic 100% Chardonnay, the V. 2022 Grower Collection is entirely sourced from the Calesa Vineyard by the Petaluma Gap, situated in the coolest parts of Sonoma County where Chard ripens slowly, developing pure, vibrant flavors and ideal acidity. They grow Chards from Clones Robert Young, and Burgundian Dijons.

This particular Chard wakes up all senses with its vibrant notes of lemon meringue, some ripened lychees, and baked guava. On the palate is respectfully complex, baked stony fruits in the mid-range and the lemon and mandarine peels continue to dominate to the back-end of the tongue.

Mouthfeel overall, pleasant, savory on soft spices, creamy thanks to its 100% MLF, and enticing oak touch coming from the 35% new French oak the wine was seating on. Great price point considering the quantity produced (1,200 cases) and where it comes from. Cheers! — 8 months ago

Eileen Sene

9.0

Christmas dinner - bold and smooth — 4 years ago

Anthony Auger

9.4

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. — 5 years ago

Peter Hladun

9.0

Cigar box, blackberries, wonderful oak influence — 6 years ago

Paul T HB

9.4

South facing side of Pritchard hill at $125.00
Clone 7 & 337
Bought this to compare to Tor Melason which is still incoming.
I know Bryant & Chappellet need at least 10 years if not longer to open up, this isn’t that tight but I would like to try an older vintage to see the difference. — 7 years ago

Paul T HB

9.4

Give it 30-40 minutes to blow off the 16 years,
Not as nice as the last 01 I had, but I'm just glad its not brown swill, no offense to swill drinkers intended — 9 years ago

Mary Anne Madonia

8.9

Russian River Valley Pinot — 9 years ago

with Nena

Robert Schofield

9.1

Really nice opening red at a beautiful wine dinner with Cyril Chappellet — 10 years ago

with Rebecca

Chris Miller

9.4

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. — 11 years ago

Ryan Fissell

9.0

Lovely Sonoma Pinot! Not too jammy at all, balanced well in fact. — 11 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Blend of Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Malbec. Deep Ruby, purple edges, youthful aromas of black fruit, spices, floral and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with some vanilla and tobacco and herbal notes. Vivid acidity, firm tight tannins with long finish ending with a vibrant character, a bit young, should benefit from bottle aging. — 9 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2019 vintage. Big bang for the buck. Sourced from both Sonoma and Napa Cos. — 4 years ago

Brian Kaufman

9.6

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

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.6

Flash from the past. Tea. Apricots, honey. Lovely Botrytis. Hints of diesel. Thank you Tony Soter. Pritchard Hill Riesling. Unicorn. — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Had the ‘16 about a year ago, tried again. For more than 4 decades, the Chappellet family has been crafting wines from fruit cultivated on steep, rocky slopes of Napa’s Pritchard Hill. Aged 8 months on French oak, (33% new) in its lees. Aromas of ripe stone fruits, citrus, honey & oaky scents. On the palate layers of fruit, apple, lemon & peach with balanced acidity & gentle toasty oak. Long smooth finish ending with fruit and oak tones, a bit creamy. Very well done. A joy to drink. Still tasting great! — 6 years ago

Lawrence Solum

9.4

Lucious , classic chard. — 8 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

I'm a fan of this and always have been.
A great wine from a somewhat obscure varietal in Napa but when on high elevation hillsides....😋 — 9 years ago

with Kathleen, Laura and 2 others

Bill Bender

9.4

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

Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.5

2003 vintage. Cool stuff! — 10 years ago

Michael VeeEss

9.6

Amazing Sangiovese from years past. — 11 years ago

Rupesh Naik

9.0

Nice blend — 9 months ago

Tom Garland

9.4

Inspire Napa Walk Around Wine Tasting with:
Bryant Estates
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 — 4 years ago

with Brenda

Anthony Auger

9.5

A strong blackberry and cinnamon aroma with even a hint of mint. Beautiful long and skinny legs. Wow, first sip....an explosion of bright fruits. I get an impression of Rainier cherry. Luscious is the best way to describe the body that quickly turns to a tart grapefruit juice tannin. There’s a hint of that baking spice thing on the back end. The finish is amazing, there’s a pleasant tingling heat that stays for quite some time. What a treat! — 5 years ago

Evandro Pereira

9.1

Primeira taça - 9.5
Segunda taça - 9.2
Terceira taça - 8.7
Quarta taça - não consegui chegar lá — 5 years ago

Tripp Owings

9.2

Solid Zin. Not as spicy as many but excellent. Was fortunate to do a zoom wine tasting with chappellet. So fun. — 6 years ago

John Fiehrer

9.1

Big boy, a little tobacco leaf and darkness on the fruit — 7 years ago

Jeff

9.0

Jammy and bold! — 9 years ago

TheSkip

9.2

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

Tom Kobylarz

9.0

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 — 11 years ago

Bertus van Zyl

Assistant Winemaker Regusci Winery

9.6

Classy and delicious. — 12 years ago