Chappellet.com is an extraordinary winery in the hills of Napa
About Chappellet.com
The Chappellet family’s romance with Pritchard Hill started more than four decades ago when Donn and Molly Chappellet first glimpsed its magnificent vista of forests and wildflower-filled meadows. Inspired by the notion that Bacchus loves the hills, the Chappellets followed the advice of renowned winemaker André Tchelistcheff and settled on Pritchard Hill’s rocky slopes, becoming the first winery to plant vineyards exclusively on high-elevation hillsides. From these Pritchard Hill vineyards, the Chappellets have been crafting extraordinary, age-worthy wines since 1967.
Pritchard Hill’s rugged terroir has become legendary for producing wines with great intensity and depth—qualities that define the world's finest Cabernet Sauvignons. As a result, Chappellet wines have consistently received the highest praise from critics, and are sought after by the world's premier collectors. Today, a second generation of the family has joined their parents in embracing the romance of Pritchard Hill. They are passionate about preserving the land and continuing what Donn and Molly began—making extraordinary wines.
This Napa winery remains one of the oldest family-run wineries in the valley, and is worth visiting if you are planning a wine tasting adventure. Their location provides one of the most extraordinary vantage points, high up on the mountain, overlooking most of the Valley. They are also committed to preserving the surrounding area, and have a massive solar array; as of 2013 they are 100% off the grid, using the natural resources available to power their business.
GEMS Wine Club
Unlike most wineries in the valley that work independently, and take a more secular approach, Chappellet has teamed up with a number of premier wineries as part of the "GEMS" wine club. This club includes some amazing places like Terra Valentine, Hunnicutt, Ladera, Patz & Hall, and Robert Biale. Each one of these spots represents a unique approach to winemaking - from Biale's amazing "Black Chicken" Zinfandel, to the mountain wines of Terra Valentine and Ladera, and the premier Chardonnays from Patz & Hall, there's no shortage of amazing experiences to be had between them all. You can view a map of the wineries on the Chappellet site, and learn more about each one.
