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2018 Chappellet Vineyards Mountain Estates Altimeter Cabernet Sauvignon

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RATINGS

98Jeb Dunnuck

Classic blue fruits, violets, lavender, scorched earth, and ripe tobacco notes...full-bodied, concentrated, and opulent on the palate, with a beautiful mid-palate, flawless balance, and a great, great finish.

96Vinous / IWC

...rich, powerful wine...dazzles with energy and tension right out of the gate. Graphite iron, crème de cassis and chocolate build in a Cabernet Sauvignon that balances fruit intensity with mountain structure.

96James Suckling

...very fine tannins and beautiful crushed-berry, tile and clay flavors. It’s medium-bodied and nicely crafted with polish and pedigree.

93+ The Wine Advocate

...notes of Black Forest cake, black raspberries and kirsch...full-bodied palate is also a little broody, offering a rock-solid structure of grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and savory.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Atlas Peak

Atlas Peak AVA is perched above the Stags Leap AVA to the northeast of the city of Napa. Elevation ranges from 760 to 2,600 feet, and temperatures are up to 15 degrees cooler in the Atlas Peak vineyards compared with vineyards in the valley. There are 1,500 vineyard acres planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The appellation was named for Atlas Peak, which, at 2,633 feet above sea level, is the highest peak in the area.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.