Draft:Donn Chappellet

Donn Chappellet (September 11, 1931 – May 22, 2016) was an American winemaker.

Life and career
Chappellet was born in Los Angeles. He attended Principia High School and Pomona College, earning his degree in economics in 1954.

In 1965, Chappellet established his own winery. He built his winery on Pritchard Hill. In 1969, he released his winery and it was the first vintage of Chappellet cabernet.

Chappellet was owner of Chappellet Vineyards during the 1970s.

Chappellet died on May 22, 2016 at his home in St. Helena, California, at the age of 84.