Extraordinary… that’s the word that comes to mind to describe the La Jolla Wine & Food Society fully subscribed collaboration Chappellet wine tasting and dinner… featuring Chappellet Managing Director David Franke, and the fine food of Solare Restaurante, http://www.solarelounge.com, .
Kelley Smith Spoljaric, daughter of Master Celliér Rich Smith, organized this special event. David Franke led the group of 40 through an engaging discussion of the history of Napa Valley Chappellet wines, terroir, and wine making processes with an emphasis on Pritchard Hill area Cabernet, vintages 2007 (Parker 96), 2012 (Parker 99), and 2018 (Parker 98). "The Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon represents Chappellet’s crescendo.