This bottle from one of my favorite producers recently got on my radar at one of my favorite restaurants, where the list price made me ask to see the bottle to make sure we were all on the same page. We were, and this is a serious find for the price. A multi-county blend of Bordeaux varieties, it’s a juicy, forward, ready to drink wine that will please red meat diners of all ilks. Deep black fruit, fall spice, good grip and a long finish make for a delightful experience. When you’re ordering the hot rods from the winery, get a case of this to drink while you wait for the big boys to come around.
Chappellet, Napa County / Sonoma County (California) 2016
By Rich Cook