Chappellet Winery
The Chappellet family has been crafting world class wines from their Pritchard Hill estate vineyards since 1967. Spurred by the notion that Bacchus loves the hills, Chappellet followed the advice of legendary winemaker André Tchelistcheff and settled on the rocky eastern slopes of the Napa Valley. The Chappellets were the first to plant vineyards exclusively on high elevation hillsides and the second winery to be established in the Napa Valley after Prohibition.
The foundation of Chappellet winemaking program is focused on creating extraordinary age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon that expresses the unique characteristics of the fruit from Pritchard Hill. The rugged terroir of Chappellet’s vineyards produces wines with great intensity and depth, qualities that define the world’s finest wines. For four decades Chappellet wines have received high praise from wine critics and have been sought after by the world’s premier collectors.
Today the six Chappellet children share their parents’ romance with Pritchard Hill’s complex rocky soils and magnificent views. They are passionate about preserving the land by using sustainable farming techniques and continuing what their parents started: making extraordinary wines that express the distinctiveness of Pritchard Hill.
As a trained lawyer, skilled mediator, artist and photographer, Owner and Manager, Carissa Chappellet, assists in running the day-to-day operations of Chappellet alongside her brothers, Jon-Mark and Cyril, to ensure the success and long-term sustainability of the family-run winery.
