Absolutely captivating. Plum and cherry pie which evolved into a more brambly boysenberry, with a background of cocoa powder, ground coffee, anisette aromas. Packs a punch--intense black fruit with licorice and an earthy bitterness. Already showing depth and secondary complexity--one of my favorite Napa cabs to date!
Absolutely captivating. Plum and cherry pie which evolved into a more brambly boysenberry, with a background of cocoa powder, ground coffee, anisette aromas. Packs a punch--intense black fruit with licorice and an earthy bitterness. Already showing depth and secondary complexity--one of my favorite Napa cabs to date!
2 people found it helpfulApr 21st, 2015
Spicy, ripe. Plum compote. Chocolate notes. Delicious. Full and broad in the mouth.
Spicy, ripe. Plum compote. Chocolate notes. Delicious. Full and broad in the mouth.
2 people found it helpfulApr 19th, 2015
Earthy. Licorice, dark, blackberries. Ready now. Have fun. I am b
Earthy. Licorice, dark, blackberries. Ready now. Have fun. I am b
1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2016
Exactly what you want out of a California Cab. Pure Napa... Too big for the food, but certainly a crowd pleaser....
Exactly what you want out of a California Cab. Pure Napa... Too big for the food, but certainly a crowd pleaser....
1 person found it helpfulDec 9th, 2015
On this Thanksgiving I have chosen the 2012 Chappellete Signature Cabernet Sauvignon to have with dinner. This paired really well with the turkey. On the nose I am getting notes of plum, blackberry, blueberry, smokey oak and a minerals. On the palate there are dark fruit, Black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, black licorice, herbal notes, and a touch of oak all in well balanced harmony. The acidity is bright and vibrant at medium + and chewy medium + Tannin. This all comes together in a pleasing long lasting finish. The breakdown of the blend is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Malbec, and 7% Petit Verdot.
On this Thanksgiving I have chosen the 2012 Chappellete Signature Cabernet Sauvignon to have with dinner. This paired really well with the turkey. On the nose I am getting notes of plum, blackberry, blueberry, smokey oak and a minerals. On the palate there are dark fruit, Black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, black licorice, herbal notes, and a touch of oak all in well balanced harmony. The acidity is bright and vibrant at medium + and chewy medium + Tannin. This all comes together in a pleasing long lasting finish. The breakdown of the blend is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Malbec, and 7% Petit Verdot.
1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2015
Napa Valley, California, USA
