2007 Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

A dry, warm spring in 2007 resulted in early budding, bloom, and set up on Pritchard Hill. The summer growing season was decidedly on the mild-to- cool side with few heat spikes. There was an initial flurry of harvest activity around Labor Day, but then temperatures cooled, which allowed picking to proceed at an even pace. All in all, an ideal year to grow Cabernet family grapes on Pritchard Hill.

Blended using the most exceptional fruit from our finest vineyard blocks, the 2007 Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon is chock full of all the components that make us excited about drinking delicious wines. Deep, dark saturated colors seem to stain the glass. Floral notes of violets mingle with sweet blackberry, anise, and espresso aromas. Immediately the mouth is full with sweet berry and chocolate flavors that morph into a liqueur-like veneer that coats the palate. The tannins are smooth and layered into the rich body of the wine. The wine has excellent structure and leaves a silky impression through- out the long finish. This wine is no aperitif, instead its substantial character and flavor deserve to be paired with roasted or grilled meats, or with rich cheeses to enjoy its highest purpose.