2024 Chappellet - Mountain Cuvee Red (750ml)

Chappellet's Mountain Cuvée is the more approachable, everyday expression of a winery renowned for its Cabernet-based wines from Pritchard Hill, one of Napa Valley's most storied mountain-growing regions. It builds on five decades of experience crafting mountain-grown wines from Napa County.

Sourced from hillside vineyards across Napa Valley, including select estate fruit from Pritchard Hill, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based Bordeaux blend opens with expressive aromas of blackberry, red and black currant, plum, and cherry, layered with violet, cedar, crushed herbs, and a touch of baking spice. On the palate it is lively and medium to full-bodied, with supple tannins, bright acidity, and a polished core of dark fruit that make it both immediately approachable and versatile at the table.

Compared to Chappellet's more structured single-vineyard bottlings, Mountain Cuvée leans into freshness, energy, and drinkability while still carrying real Napa Valley depth and character. Each component varietal contributes its own layer of aroma and flavor, resulting in a wine made for near-term enjoyment rather than long cellaring.

This is an easy pour with grilled meats, braised lamb, or a simple cheese plate, and a great entry point into the Chappellet portfolio for newcomers and longtime fans alike.