2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill
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The medium to deep garnet colored 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard, a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 9% Merlot and 3% Malbec, gives intense scents of wild blueberries, black cherries and warm black currants with touches of cigar box, black olives and menthol. Full-bodied, rich and spicy in the mouth, it has wonderfully ripe, plush tannins, with a lively backbone carrying the concentrated flavors to a long finish.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
More reviews and scores
Black cherry, smoke, licorice, plums and incense burst from the glass in Chappellet's 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill. Inky, deep and somber, the 2006 remains quite tannic and in need of further bottle age. The tannins are a bit larger in feel and some angularity remains, yet the 2006 has enough pure depth to drink well for many years. Super-ripe black cherries, mocha, crème de cassis and blackberry jam meld into the opulent, full-throttle finish. This is another dark, brooding wine from Chappellet. Tasting the 2006, it is obvious to see just how far Chappellet has come in recent years.
About the producer
Founded in 1967, Chappellet is a pioneering, family-owned Napa Valley estate on Pritchard Hill, where it helped establish the tradition of high-elevation viticulture. Its mountain-grown wines are renowned for their depth, elegance and longevity, led by Cabernet Sauvignon.