Really nice opening red at a beautiful wine dinner with Cyril Chappellet — 10 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 — 11 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


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
Lovely Sonoma Pinot! Not too jammy at all, balanced well in fact. — 11 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. — 11 years ago
Classy and delicious. — 12 years ago
Mary Anne Madonia
Russian River Valley Pinot — 9 years ago