点评: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.
翻译:这是纳帕谷风景如画的酒庄。值得您驱车前往。Chappellet 酒庄历史悠久,由 Donn 和 Molly Chappellet 于 1967 年创立,这家家族酒庄凭借其在普里查德山的独特地理位置而独树一帜。Donn 和 Molly Chappellet 是认识到纳帕谷山坡葡萄园潜力的先驱。
这个地方有什么不同?Chappellet 的地形极具挑战性。海拔高度从 800 英尺到 1,800 英尺不等,葡萄每天都要面对恶劣天气的考验。陡峭的岩石山坡和排水良好的火山土壤创造了一个葡萄藤必须更加努力生长的环境。您可能认为这种挣扎会伤害葡萄。然而,正是这种挣扎赋予了葡萄复杂性。在这些海拔高度,葡萄藤会更多地暴露在阳光下,温度较低,导致成熟过程较慢。太神奇了!我要说的是……我买了一箱。