2019 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature

First time on the Place, and an exciting addition from the brilliant Chappellet, with grapes for this wine grown on the rocky soils of Pritchard Hill. Good choice to come on board wth the lusciously balanced and European-friendly 2019 vintage, and this is so good, with brushed velvet tannins, chocolate drops, smoked earth and plentiful black cherry and damson fruits with a sculpted steady lift through the finish. Easy to enjoy, with just the right amount of reserve, Phillip Corallo-Titus has again crafted one of the Napa's best value Cabernets, and it's a no-brainer to recommend.

Always a smoking value that readers shouldn't miss, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature sports a dense purple color to go with beautiful cassis and blueberry-like fruits as well as bouquet garni, spice, and obvious, rocky mineral-like aromas and flavors. Rich and medium to full-bodied, with notable structure and good acidity, it's going to keep for two decades in cold cellars. It's a candidate for the best Napa Cabernet under $100. 18,000 cases.

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature is a terrific wine and a big overachiever in its price range. Black cherry, plum, mocha, lavender, spice, licorice and new leather lend tons of complexity to this bold, luscious Cabernet. This overt, upfront Cabernet offers plenty of near and medium-term appeal.