| Region of production: | Napa Valley AVA |
| Winery Location: | Pritchard Hill |
| Year Established: | 1967 |
Vineyard Holdings
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Top Wines Produced
- Pritchard Hill Vineyard (typically 75-85% Cabernet, plus other Bordeaux varieties)
- Signature (typically 75-85% Cabernet, plus other Bordeaux varieties)
Average Total Production
- 288,000 bottles
Summary
Donn and Molly Chappellet, pioneers of mountain viticulture in Napa Valley, purchased their estate on Pritchard Hill in 1967 and produced their first commercial vintage in 1969. The estate, with vineyards ranging from 1,000 ft. to nearly 1,800 ft. in elevation, rose to prominence as a mountain Cabernet producer with a succession of talented winemakers, including Philip Togni, Cathy Corison, and Tony Soter. The winery established Napa’s Pritchard Hill – a trademark that the Chappellet family owns – as a marquee location for Bordeaux varieties, and remains family-owned. Phillip Corallo-Titus assumed the role of winemaker with the 1990 vintage, and continues to guide the Chappellet style today. The „Pritchard Hill“ Estate wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc varietal wines, are at the pinnacle of the winery’s production. A „Signature“ varietal line is also produced from the family’s estate fruit, including a rare Napa Valley Chenin Blanc bottling. From 2012 forward, all of the estate vineyards are certified organic.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet is typically harvested at ripe Brix levels (26-29°), and aged for up to 2 years in 100% new French oak, sourced from a variety of coopers and forests.
Producer Website: Chappellet