2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature

Even today, Chappellet's surroundings are pretty rustic, so it's hard to imagine what things were like back in the 1960s, when the winery was founded. Winemaking is mostly done in the new facility that is just a few years old, while the original barn-like building is mostly used for receiving guests. The sense of history is palpable, for this is where some of the most epic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons of the late 1960s and 1970s were made. Within the context of modern-day Napa Valley, the Chappellet Cabernets remain powerful, structured and built for cellaring. My sense is that there is a return to a more classic approach after a period of venturing towards a more overt style.