Chappellet “Mountain Cuvée” is a wine that successfully delivers the house style at a wallet friendly price for near-term enjoyment. That said, there’s plenty of stuffing here, with blackberry, cassis, pencil shavings and fall spice aromas that translate well and finish long. It’s a brand that you simply can’t go wrong with. Contains 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc.
Chappellet, Napa County / Sonoma County (California) 2017
By Rich Cook