Wine detail

Chappellet

Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

2021

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2028-2046

Where it is, October 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2028 through 2046.

The ‘21 Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon.

Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is from Napa Valley, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2026-2054Peak window 2028-2046

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2021 vintage

Chappellet's 2021 Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

About Chappellet

Chappellet's Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Dry-aged prime ribeye

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised lamb shanks

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Roasted portobello mushrooms

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?

Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is from Napa Valley, United States.

What does Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 taste like?

Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2026-2054. Within that arc, the peak window is 2028-2046. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?

Pair this wine with Dry-aged prime ribeye; Braised lamb shanks; or Roasted portobello mushrooms.