The Classics
These places are the proven, the blue chip, the tried-and-true. They live up to the hype, both in terms of quality wine and visitor experience.
Chappellet Vineyard garden view / Photo courtesy Chappellet
Chappellet Vineyard
One of Napa Valley’s founding wineries, Donn & Molly Chappellet were among the first to plant vineyards on the high-elevation hillsides of Pritchard Hill, founding the vineyard in 1967. All six of their children are involved with the vineyard. The organically farmed estate rewards with a quiet setting and views from 1,800 feet, across Lake Hennessey and beyond. Visitor options range from winery vineyards walks to more in-depth tastings. By appointment only; chappellet.com.
âWherever I go, I love to see public art because it shows what the community embraces,â said artist Sue Conrad. âArt adds beauty and color to the landscape. Itâs great to see local artists thriving.â
Conrad is one of 13 artists chosen to create designs for covers wrapping downtown Napa utility boxes. The public art project is sponsored by downtown property owners through the Property Based Improvement District (PBID) and the City of Napa.
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Each of the utility box artwork designs is unique. Some seem to tell a story, others are landscapes or flowers, still others are abstract motifs. All are created by local artists.
Chappellet Appoints New Chief Financial Officer Christine Ha
Posted on January 26, 2021
ST. HELENA, Calif. – The Chappellet family is proud to announce the appointment of Christine Ha to the position of chief financial officer (CFO) for Chappellet. Ha comes to Chappellet from Silverado - Westchester Group Investment Management, a TIAA and Nuveen company, where she managed the vineyard finance and accounting team for a global investment portfolio overseeing 20,000+ acres of vines. In her role as CFO for Chappellet, Ha will work closely with the Chappellet family and Managing Director David Francke to guide financial strategy and business planning for the iconic Pritchard Hill winery.