Nose
Te aromas are lively and vibrant, with layers of red fruit, rum raison, cola, vanilla and cedar.
Palate
On the palate, mouthcoating tannins are nicely integrated into a rich, full body that ofers inviting favors of ripe berry, spiced chocolate and toasted oak. Troughout, the interplay between the fve Bordeaux varieties creates a lovely underlying complexity that carries through to a lingering finish.
Harvest
For the third year in a row, Mother Nature provided exceptional growing conditions. In fact, our vineyard manager, Dave Pirio, believes that 2012, 2013 and 2014 may be the fnest run of growing seasons he has seen in his more than 30 years of farming Pritchard Hill. While 2014 ofered lovely temperate, mid-season weather that was ideal for our early ripening varieties, it also brought ample warmth in September and October, ensuring perfect ripeness in our late-ripening grapes. With no threat of rain or signifcant heat events, the fruit was harvested at an unhurried pace in pristine condition. Overall, our yields were down slightly, resulting in beautiful depth and concentration.
Winemaking
Blended from the traditional Bordeaux varietals, including our own coveted grapes, the Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Proprietor’s Blend builds on our fve decades of experience crafing great Napa County mountain-grown wines. Each component varietal in the cuvée contributes nuances that complement each other. Te result is a complex array of aromas and favors that deliver pure pleasure in a glass. Made for more near-term consumption, this is the wine to choose when you’re looking for vivid, mouthflling fruit favors.
