More than 100 greenware clay Peregrine falcons adorn the tops of these grape stakes. This picture makes it very clear how the Chappellets support their vines with stakes made from metal and wire. The bare earth is covered with chopped straw to prevent erosion. This replanting every so often is typical of a California vineyard. This is a field from which old vines have been removed and new vines will be planted. The vineyard is more than 600-acres, but in an effort to teach conservation and to protect wild land, the Chappellets have only planted 100-acres with vines – the rest is oaks, olives and other indigenous trees. This is the main approach up Pritchard Hill where it is situated. We promised Molly Chappellet we would come for an early breakfast and walk at Chappellet’s Estate Vineyards. This is a view from the terrace of my room. The olive trees are laden with green olives – not ready for harvest just yet. Outside the hotel restaurant is this long pool with a double allee of olive trees. This is one of several round pools at the hotel. The beautiful hotel restaurant was specifically set up for people who tour the Napa and Sonoma vineyards. When we arrived in the Napa Valley, we went straight to a beautiful suite at the Auberge du Soleil hotel. It is a magical place - enjoy these photos. I recently visited Chappellet, while on a business trip to the west coast. In fact, the Chappellet family has long been passionate about preserving the land, and continues to focus on sustainable, organic and green practices, both in the vineyard and at the winery. At the same time, Chappellet developed Pritchard Hill as one of the region’s most acclaimed wine-growing sites. Chappellet was among the first to pioneer high-elevation hillside planting, making it one of the state’s most celebrated makers of Cabernet Sauvignon. There, they established their home, raised their family, and cultivated their vineyards. It all began in the 1960s, when my friends, Donn and Molly Chappellet, moved to the rocky hillsides of the Napa Valley. On your next visit to Napa Valley, California, please make a stop at the Chappellet Winery and Vineyard - first place winner of this year’s USA TODAY and 10Best Reader’s Choice Award for “Best Winery Tour”.įor five decades, the Chappellet family has been producing world-class wines.
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