#chappellet

From the cool rolling hills of Carneros, the Sangiacomo family raises some of the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir fruit in the valley. The family has been farming the region for the last 95 years, giving them a keen understanding of the San Pablo Bay-influenced vineyards. Chappellet Winery in Napa contracts specific rows from the grower where fruit matures slowly, allowing grapes to achieve…

Today is the day to toast all the wonderful women in your life because let’s face it….you wouldn’t be here without them. Today is International Women’s Day. While I wish we didn’t have to draw attention to the fact that there are amazing women doing the work so often associated with men, it continues to happen, like in the wine industry. Still, strong, independent women have been thriving in the…

Though not the year of the dragon, the latest release of Napa Valley’s Chappellet Malbec may conjure up dreams of the winged creatures. Each year Carissa Chappellet creates an original dragon drawing for the winery’s “dragon wines.” This year her drawing adorns the 2019 estate-grown Malbec showcasing a whimsical flying dragon named Minty. Though Malbec isn’t often a focus in Napa, where Cabernet…

California Boudreaux blend. Chappellet is located in the Napa Valley’s Pritchard Hill. This Proprietor’s Blend used grape from both the Napa Valley and from Sonoma. Vintage 2018. Cabernet Sauvignon 44% Merlot 33% Malbec 10% Petit Verdot 8% Cabernet Franc 5% Decanted 60 minutes. Deep Ruby in color. Almost inky. Pronounced aromas of blackberry, black cherry, boysenberry, sage, truffle,…

What To Drink Now: Wines for Dad

There is no one quite like Dad. He is your buddy, your pal. He is your biggest supporter and your shoulder to cry on when things don’t go your way. He is your guide, your teacher, your disciplinarian, your mentor. He believes in you for all the right reasons, always wanting you to succeed. When you come across a great one, proudly sharing his unconditional love, it is something to be admired and…

What To Drink Now: Wines To Toast Dad

Portions of this post were published in West Hawaii Today June 11, 2019

The beauty of Father’s Day, outside of honoring dad, is that it falls in the middle of June, right around the official first day of summer, the season when outdoor barbecues and impromptu get-togethers pop up on any given night. To toast, raise a glass with one of these exceptional wines perfect for barbecue pairing and…