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videoNapa Valley in Bloom | A Vineyard Awakening
Spring comes alive across Pritchard Hill as vineyards at Chappellet shift into a new season. Fresh growth, soft color, and open hillsides come together in a calm aerial moment that captures Napa Valley in bloom. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #springvineyards #vineyardviews #winecountry #aerialvideo #napaexplore
videoNapa Valley in Bloom | A Vineyard Awakening
Spring comes alive across Pritchard Hill as vineyards at Chappellet shift into a new season. Fresh growth, soft color, and open hillsides come together in a calm aerial moment that captures Napa Valley in bloom. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #springvineyards #vineyardviews #winecountry #aerialvideo #napaexplore
videoVineyard Views | Bud Break in the Vineyards of Pritchard Hill
Early spring arrives on Pritchard Hill as the first signs of bud break begin to appear across the vineyards. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL068UMwCb_ujCIdqOKFwhrqXAwP3fU_rU This film captures Chappellet during one of the most delicate moments in the growing season. Vines that stood bare through winter begin to show new life, small buds emerging along each row. Mustard grass fills the vineyard floor, adding color and contrast to the structured lines of the vines. Aerial views move quietl
videoBest Sunrise in Napa Valley | Chappellet Vineyards
Morning light breaks over Pritchard Hill as spring vineyards at Chappellet come into view. Aerial shots capture soft sunrise color, fresh growth, and the quiet rhythm of Napa Valley waking into a new day. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #sunrise #springvineyards #vineyardviews #winecountry #aerialvideo #napaexplore
videoBest Sunrise in Napa Valley | Chappellet Vineyards
Morning light breaks over Pritchard Hill as spring vineyards at Chappellet come into view. Aerial shots capture soft sunrise color, fresh growth, and the quiet rhythm of Napa Valley waking into a new day. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #sunrise #springvineyards #vineyardviews #winecountry #aerialvideo #napaexplore
videoFrom Vine to Barrel | Chappellet from Above
Aerial views drift over the vineyards at Chappellet before moving inside to the quiet rows of barrels. From open hillsides to the cellar, this short captures the path from vine to wine on Pritchard Hill. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #vineyardviews #winemaking #barrelroom #winecountry #aerialvideo #napaexplore
videoHarvest Moon on Pritchard Hill | Napa Valley Views
The harvest moon sets over Pritchard Hill, casting soft light across the lake and surrounding vineyards. From above, the landscape shifts into stillness, revealing a quieter side of Napa Valley under early morning skies. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #harvestmoon #nightviews #vineyardviews #winecountry #aerialvideo #napaexplore
videoGolden Hour Over the Vines | Napa’s Hidden Gem
Warm golden light drifts over the vineyards on Pritchard Hill as the day begins to settle. Aerial views reveal a quieter side of Napa Valley, where soft color, elevation, and open space come together in a calm moment above the vines. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #goldenhour #vineyardviews #winecountry #aerialvideo #napaexplore
videoMorning Fog to Evening Light | Pritchard Hill from Above
From first light over Lake Hennessey to sunset beyond the western hills, this aerial short follows a full day above Chappellet. Morning fog lifts, light shifts, and the landscape of Pritchard Hill transitions from quiet dawn into a warm and steady close. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #morningfog #sunset #vineyardviews #winecountry #aerialvideo #napaexplore
videoGolden Hour Over the Vines | Napa’s Hidden Gem
Warm golden light drifts over the vineyards on Pritchard Hill as the day begins to settle. Aerial views reveal a quieter side of Napa Valley, where soft color, elevation, and open space come together in a calm moment above the vines. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #goldenhour #vineyardviews #winecountry #aerialvideo #napaexplore
videoSunset on Pritchard Hill | Chappellet Vineyards
Sunset settles over Pritchard Hill as warm light moves across the vineyards at Chappellet. From above, the final moments of the day reveal soft color, long shadows, and the quiet beauty of Napa Valley at golden hour. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #sunset #vineyardviews #winecountry #goldenhour #aerialvideo #napaexplore
videoExploring Pritchard Hill | Napa Valley Vineyard Views
Aerial views move across Pritchard Hill during harvest, revealing vineyard rows in motion and the changing colors of the season. From above, Napa Valley opens wide, offering a calm look at harvest and the landscape that defines Chappellet. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #harvest #vineyardviews #winecountry #aerialvideo #napaexplore
videoChappellet Cabernets | Pritchard Hill in Every Bottle
Cabernet from Chappellet reflects the character of Pritchard Hill in every detail, from vineyard to bottle. This short offers a glimpse into the structure, depth, and place that define these wines, drawn from the land and shaped over time. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #cabernetsauvignon #winemaking #winecountry #vineyardviews #napaexplore
videoThe Blend Comes Together | Inside Chappellet Wines
In the quiet of the cellar, the blend begins to take shape at Chappellet. Small adjustments, careful tasting, and steady hands guide each decision as the wines come together into a final expression shaped by Pritchard Hill. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #winemaking #blending #winecountry #cellarlife #napaexplore
videoFrom Vine to Bottle | The Story of Chappellet Wines
From early days in the vineyard to bottles ready to be shared, this short traces the story of Chappellet wines across time. Archival moments of the team, clusters on the vine, and finished bottles come together to show the full journey shaped by people, place, and seasons on Pritchard Hill. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #winemaking #vineyardviews #winecountry #fromvinetobottle #napaexplore
videoWinter Pruning at Chappellet | Guests in the Vineyard
Winter pruning at Chappellet brings guests into the vineyard for a hands on look at the season’s work. Among the rows on Pritchard Hill, vines are carefully cut back while a glass of wine in hand keeps the moment relaxed and memorable. A quiet blend of craft, place, and experience in Napa Valley. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #vineyardlife #wintervineyards #pruningseason #winecountry #napaexplore #winetasting
videoThe Vineyards Awaken | Bud Break on Pritchard Hill
Bud break begins at Chappellet as the first signs of life return to the vines on Pritchard Hill. Fresh growth emerges along the rows, marking the start of a new growing season in Napa Valley and a quiet shift from winter into spring. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #budbreak #springvineyards #vineyardviews #winecountry #napaexplore
videoWinter Blending at Chappellet | Crafting the Vintage
Winter brings the blending process into focus at Chappellet, where the team refines each wine with care and precision. In the quiet of the cellar, small decisions shape the final character of the vintage before bottling begins on Pritchard Hill. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #winemaking #blending #winecountry #cellarlife #napaexplore
videoWinter Work on Pritchard Hill | From Cellar Blends to Vineyard Pruning
Winter settles across Pritchard Hill as the work of a new vintage continues at Chappellet. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL068UMwCb_ujCIdqOKFwhrqXAwP3fU_rU This film captures the rhythm of the winter season at the winery and in the vineyards. Inside the cellar, the team completes the final blending of the red wines before bottling begins. It is a careful and deliberate process that brings the character of the vintage into focus before the wines move into their bottles. Out in the vineyards, another essential task is underway. Crews move methodically down each row, pruning every vine by hand. Each cut shapes the coming season, preparing the vines for healthy growth when spring arrives. Though quieter than harvest, winter remains one of the most important chapters in the life of the vineyard and the winery. From cellar work to vineyard care, the season lays the foundation for everything that follows on Pritchard Hill. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #winecountry #win
videoThe Red Chappellet Cruiser | Napa Valley to Pritchard Hill
The iconic red 4x4 climbs from the Napa Valley floor toward the heights of Pritchard Hill, winding through vineyards and open country on the way to Chappellet. A quick glimpse of the iconic drive that carries you from the valley below up to one of Napa’s most remarkable vineyard landscapes. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #vineyarddrive #winecountry #napaexplore #vineyardviews #napaadventure #aerialvideo
videoSunset Drive to Chappellet | Climbing Pritchard Hill
Late afternoon light follows the winding road as it climbs through the vineyards toward Chappellet on Pritchard Hill. This short captures the quiet beauty of Napa Valley at sunset as the curves of the mountain road lead higher through the vines. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #vineyardviews #sunsetdrive #winecountry #goldenhour #napaexplore #vineyardlife
videoSpring Awakens on Pritchard Hill | Chappellet Vineyards
Spring awakens across Pritchard Hill as lush green grass in the vineyards stretches across the hillsides surrounding Chappellet. Aerial views drift above the rows, revealing the patterns, elevation, and fresh growth that follow the winter rains in Napa Valley. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #springvineyards #vineyardviews #winecountry #aerialvideo #napaexplore #vineyardlife
videoSentinels of the Vineyard | Spring at Chappellet
Bare vines stand in quiet formation across the hillsides of Chappellet as spring settles over Pritchard Hill. From above, the rows look like patient sentinels waiting for the season ahead, while a small flock of sheep moves through the vineyard, keeping the grass naturally trimmed among the lush green growth. #chappellet #napavalley #pritichardhill #springvineyards #vineyardviews #winecountry #sheepinvineyard #aerialvideo #napaexplore
videoDiscovering Hideaway Vineyard at Chappellet | Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon on Pritchard Hill
A vision takes root on Pritchard Hill as Hideaway Vineyard comes to life with the 2023 vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL068UMwCb_ugKIGEWyt7sbeDuYUgJ5l0D This film explores the origin and evolution of Hideaway Cabernet Sauvignon through conversation with the family, winemakers, and the team who shaped it. What began years ago as an idea on a rugged hillside became a deliberate and patient undertaking. Land was studied and planted with intention. Farming decisions were made with elevation, exposure, and long-term character in mind. Though centered around the current release, the story reaches back to the beginning. The interviews reveal not only how the vineyard was developed, but why. A few aerial perspectives place the vineyard in its broader setting on Pritchard Hill, offering context to the terrain that defines the wine. This is a study in foresight, stewardship, and belief in place. A conversation about commitment to land and the slow wor