Chappellet, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

 It should come as no surprise that this “Signature” wine has developed a house style over the years.  As usual at the time of release, oak is present, but it’s very nice oak — the kind that mellows beautifully over time and even in youth lets the fruit character of the wine loose.  It is multi-faceted, with typical Napa valley fruit driving through the wood tones on a supple texture through a long finish that keeps pepper and herb notes in the passenger seat.  Age this long term — it seems that winemaker Philip Corallo-Titus took full advantage of the vintage and played the long game.  Contains 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec and 6% Merlot.