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2005 Chappellet "Pritchard Hill Estate" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

SKU #1037762 96 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Big, ripe and complex, but light on its feet. An elegant, spicy mix of rich currant, anise, toasty oak, espresso and subtle herbal scents, all of which fold together nicely, ending with a long, persistent finish. *Highly Recommended, Top 100 Wines of 2008* Inner quote mark (10/2008)

94 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark Made up of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Petit Verdot and 6% Malbec, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard opens with earthy notions of truffles and mossy bark with savory elements of tapenade, Indian spices and smoked meats over a core of black cherry pie and crème de cassis. Full-bodied and firmly structured with chewy tannins and background freshness, it gives a good core of muscular fruit, finishing long and earthy. (LPB) Inner quote mark (5/2018)

93 points Decanter

Outer quote mark Donn Chappellet was the first grower, in 1967, to plant vineyards in the verdant Pritchard Hill area that lies a few miles east of Rutherford, later followed by prestigious producers such as Colgin and Bryant. Limited production keeps prices high, but the quality is consistently good. This 2005 is showing just slight evolution, with dense, smoky, spicy aromas and an attractive cedary character. It's fleshy and rounded, showing heft and power without obscuring the core of blackcurrant fruit. The acidity is modest, yet the wine remains lively, with a finish that's spicy, complex, and persistent. (SB) Inner quote mark (9/2019)

92 points Vinous

Outer quote mark Bright medium ruby. Crushed rock, cassis, licorice, bitter chocolate and graphite on the nose. Extremely youthful wine with lovely intensity and mineral firmness to its dark berry flavors. Slightly herbal and medicinal in the style of the year but not hard. Developing very slowly and still quite primary today. Tannins are very suave and fine. Still plenty of life ahead of it. (ST) 92+ Inner quote mark (5/2016)

K&L Notes

Chappellet's "Pritchard Hill" Cabernet Sauvignon is limited production bottling of select fruit from the rugged Napa Valley vineyard. The wine's concentrated nose balances sweet berry and plum fruit with smoky black tea, dark chocolate and fresh coffee aromas. The aromatics segue into mouthcoating currant, cherry, licorice and oak spice flavors. Hints of Petit Verdot and Malbec add complexity to this already structured and robust red.

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

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California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

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Napa Valley

- America's most famous wine region, which encompasses a varied geographical territory running about 20 miles long from the San Francisco Bay northward to the foot of Mount St. Helena. Napa's great diversity, both in terms of climate and terroir, has led to the creation of a number of smaller AVAs like Stags Leap District, Rutherford, Howell Mountain, Oakville and Mount Veeder, among others. Cabernet and chardonnay still reign supreme, but just about everything under the sun is grown in Napa Valley, in quality levels ranging from $2 jug wine to $500 a bottle California cab.