2005 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature
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Revealing a deeper ruby/purple color as well as a classic bouquet of blueberries, creme de cassis, spring flowers, and background earth, the medium to full-bodied, moderately tannic 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon can be drunk now or cellared for 12-15 years. Tel. (707) 963-7136 and (800) 4 WINERY; Fax (707) 963-7445
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Bright ruby-red. Black raspberry, plum, mocha, musky espresso, leather and game on the nose. Big, chewy and rich, with sweet, pliant, moderately intense flavors of dark berries, plum jam, cherry, mocha and oak, plus a light element of game. Finishes with dusty, oak-driven tannins, an herbal nuance and good length.
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.