Alfred Rogers

9.1

Uncle Patrick bday — 8 days ago

with John and Justin

David Walusis

9.0

Enjoying some fine wine while the ladies decorate for Christmas 🎅 — 2 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.2

30 year old beautiful cab. Still has some dark red fruit but more earth tones. Probably would have been best 5 to 7 years earlier — 2 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Superb as always! Deep purple color. Aromas of black currant, blackberry, pencil lead, tobacco and oak. Black fruit on the palate, cigar box and nice tannins.

🍇95% Cab, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot.

🏅94 Points - James Suckling — 3 months ago

Tunc Akin

9.3

The best Merlot in my honest opinion. Coming from a Cab guy. — 3 months ago

Ericsson

9.2

From Napa Royalty. — 3 months ago

Chip Habegger

9.1

Could be a 9.2 but I had it at a steakhouse and the Cali Cab - Filet combo makes all’s those wines taste better. Even without the 2+2=5 taste combo was still smooth, darkly fruited, and great. — 5 months ago

Joe Flo

9.9

Wonderful Magnum!!! — 17 days ago

Edward Nelson

9.0

Turkey Day in the Dells. Some deer hunting to boot. — a month ago

Cameron Parry

9.4

Just hitting its stride. Rich nose, lush black cherries on the palate, silky tannins. Still has a long time left. — 2 months ago

Jan A

9.5

Needs a lot more time! — 2 months ago

Kyle B

9.3

Fantastic red for a great dinner — 3 months ago

with Terry

Nathan Renfro

9.5

Drinking very well now. Really enjoyed it. — 3 months ago

R. David Liebers

9.0

Pleasant aroma, fruity on the tongue with a dry finish. — 6 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.6

Music ‘n Magnum tasting.
🎶Guus Meeuwis & Vagant - Het is een nacht (Levensecht) — a month ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.6

Chappellet – Signature Cabernet Sauvignon – 2022 🇺🇸
Pritchard Hill (Mountain Fruit) – Napa Valley AVA – California, USA

Overview
A cornerstone of Chappellet for over three decades, the Signature Cabernet Sauvignon continues to define what Napa Valley mountain Cabernet is all about: power, elegance, and longevity.
The 2022 vintage carries a subtly adjusted blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec, 2% Merlot, featuring a touch more Cabernet Sauvignon and slightly less Petit Verdot and Malbec compared to the 2021 (see my v2021 notes).
This shift gives the 2022 an extra dimension of muscle and purity, heightening its mountain-driven character.

Aromas & Flavors
Undeniably dark and expressive. Notes of blackcurrant, dark cherry, plum, and cassis rise first, followed by cedar, sage, aged tobacco, thyme, and beautifully integrated toasted oak.
As it opens, deeper nuances emerge, espresso bean, cocoa, graphite, and subtle mountain herbs.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and impeccably structured.
The increase in Cabernet Sauvignon amplifies its power and linearity, while polished tannins deliver a glowing richness across the palate.
Flavors of black cherry, currant, chocolate, espresso, and warm spice saturate the mid-palate. The finish is long, confident, and built for aging.

Food Pairings
Prime rib, grilled ribeye, lamb with rosemary, venison, black-truffle dishes, or aged gouda/cheddar.

Verdict
A formidable yet seductively elegant expression of Pritchard Hill. The 2022 is slightly more commanding than the 2021, with enhanced Cabernet purity and structural depth. A true benchmark in Napa’s hillside Cabernets, age-worthy, expressive, and unmistakably Chappellet. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Pritchard Hill’s volcanic, iron-rich soils and elevation create Cabernets known for density, refinement, and remarkable longevity, which is why so many iconic Napa producers source or plant here.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
Among my personal favorites in the mountain Cabernet category. The 2022 delivers that unmistakable “whoa” moment, especially when shared with friends and family. — 2 months ago

Edward Nelson

9.2

Rocco’s takeout and a nice bottle. Not a bad Saturday night. Bonus that the wife is letting me call the ball after dinner. — 3 months ago

Brian Lenich

9.3

Lou and Sarah — 3 months ago

Kland Aida

9.0

A good wine. Oak, a bit of chocolate, dark fruit and cherry. Pretty dry but smooth enough that easy to drink. — 4 months ago

Nick Stinnett

9.1

Smooth and rich with a great finish. — 9 years ago