I am a Chappellet member who really enjoys their chenin, and I think Palisades Canyon is a step up in complexity. It has great brightness to it, much like Chap’s, and great mouthfeel (I’m guessing from how it’s made sur lie), which I think is the big differentiator between this and Chap’s. When I tasted with Steve and Felicia last year, their Chenin was my favorite of their three offerings
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This is helpful, I’m sold. Thanks, Charlie. Went ahead and took the PS offering too after reading some great reviews. Stoked
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Went with just the CB. Heard good things about it.
Offer live for first-time buyers. Offered one 3pk each of PS and CB. Took both.
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Does anyone want to split the 3-packs of Petite Sirah and/or Chenin?
I’m in Los Angeles, but driving up to Napa/Sonoma early May so can split with anyone in the area.
Only need one of each (My wallet is a Berserker Day victim).
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Looks like the offer for the 22 cab will be on October 7. I’ll be a buyer regardless, but just curious if anyone’s tried this one yet?
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I’m in as well, but have not tried it yet. Headed there in November for a tour and tasting.
Have not had the ‘22, but the property (and Felicia and Steve) are amazing. I learned so much.
Excited to see the option to wish for a mag this release too!
If you don’t mind me asking, how did you setup a tasting? Just email and ask?
I’ll be there in a little over a week. Hoping we’ll get a sneak peek at the new vintage!
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Yes, that is exactly what I did. I had received some emails from Steve when I first signed up for the list, so I just asked if they could host my wife and I. We spent close to 90 minutes walking the vineyard and learning about head trained vines, and then did a quick tasting in their garden. Nicest people ever and so passionate about farming, old vines, and wine. And all their wine is phenomenal.
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Steve emailed me after my last purchase to say and introductory thank you and I mentioned that I would be in Napa in November. He immediately responded with an invitation. Could not have been more friendly and hospitable.
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Thanks for the feedback! Sounds like a wonderful group of folks there and I’m very much looking forward to purchasing and tasting their wine. Excited for Oct 7 
Notes from Winemaker Graeme MacDonald
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful wine with notes of black cherry, currants, bitter chocolate mixed with red pepper flakes. The purity of fruit transcends into the mouth along with firm, integrated structure making this a candidate for cellaring. In the winery, small amounts of Cabernet Franc (9.8%) and Petit Verdot (3.7%) are co-fermented, ensuring complete integration of these three varieties.
I was told by 2 people i trust that the 22 cab from Palisades is one of the best 22s they have tasted in the valley. I will be a buyer of a 3 pak at least.
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Did they send out an email on the release date for the 22 cab? I don’t think I ever saw one despite buying 2021s.
October 6
I received a save the date email today that on 3 Oct previous buyers will have early access to purchase starting at 10 AM PDT. General access will be 7 Oct at 10 AM PDT.
Interesting… Mine said Oct 6
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