Chappellet Winery - St Helena, California

Patricia V. W.

We’ve had a membership here for 10+ years, and this was the first time we’ve taken then windy road up to visit in person.

Our group of 6 got a short tour of the huge cellar and then outside to see / learn about Pritchard Hill, before settling in to taste.

Great experience tasting - got to sample range of wines - and hear stories about the family and valley. Thanks Derek!

Extras: postcards they stamp and mail for you, beautiful outside picnic area

Sara G.

This is such a picturesque winery in Napa Valley. It is worth the windy drive. Chappellet Winery is rich in history, founded in 1967 by Donn and Molly Chappellet, this family-owned winery has carved a niche for itself by its unique location on Pritchard Hill. Donn and Molly Chappellet were pioneers in recognizing the potential of hillside vineyards in Napa Valley.

How is this spot different? Chappellet has a challenging terrain. Situated at altitudes ranging from 800 to 1,800 feet, the grapes face a daily struggle against the elements. The steep, rocky slopes and well-drained, volcanic soils create an environment where vines must work harder. You might think the struggle would hurt the grapes. However, this struggle is precisely what gives the grapes their complexity. At these elevations, the vines experience greater exposure to sunlight and cooler temperatures, leading to a slower ripening process. Amazing! I’ll say this…. I bought a case.

Thomas K.

Our favorite winery in Napa. Have been a member for a decade. The wine ambassador, Justin, was the best. In addition to their flagship Cabs, I enjoy their whites including their Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. All their estate wines are great.

Andi M.

We had an amazing experience at Chappellet. It was our first visit, the drive up the long and winding road is beautiful. Once inside, our experience was very personalized and we felt like we had the place to ourselves (and our amazing guide Javier). We started with 2 whites and took a short walk to see the amazing views. The 3 remaining reds were already set at a table for us with another custom tasting card. Javier then treated us to another wine he thought we would love based on our conversations…and he was right! We really appreciated Javier sharing his knowledge and information on the winery and beautiful art pieces on the property.

Svet S.

If we could give 10 stars, we would! We have been to quite a few fine wine tastings over the years, and none have even come close to our experience at Chappellet. In addition to the wine being exceptional, this was an incredibly personable, informative, and absolutely fun experience for us! Last but not least - look for Derek!! He made the entire experience extra special. The winery is lucky to have him!

Anne-Sophie M.

Such an amazing winery!
The location is beautiful and the wine tasting was perfect. We will definitely come back!

Alexander S.

When I think of Napa wineries in the best possible way, Chappellet is it. Great overall experience. Passion for wine making is strong here. Family focused, environmentally focused. Beautiful vineyards and landscape. Our host, Mason, was friendly and clearly loved where he worked. We toured the facilities and savored our wine tasting. The wines were excellent. With no sales prompting, we bought a case on the spot. I will reminisce about our visit when I sip Chappellet wine at home.

Schuyler O.

Can not say enough good things about our experience at Chappellet! My wife and I recently stopped by on a trip to Napa and can say with ease that this hands down the best winery we've ever been to. So much so, that they'll be the first winery we pick up a membership for. Can't wait for our first shipment to arrive...after a fantastic trip and plenty of other highlights, Chappellet was all we were talking about on the plane ride home! 🙂