Chimney Rock

Elevage Stags Leap District Merlot Blend

9.137 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Leslie

Decanted this 2006 for a day before drinking. I did taste when I first opened and it was good but after a day it was soft and luscious in the mouth and tasted precisely like what it is, a merlot driven Bordeaux. It paired beautifully with a hearty beef stew and then was great on its own.

Decanted this 2006 for a day before drinking. I did taste when I first opened and it was good but after a day it was soft and luscious in the mouth and tasted precisely like what it is, a merlot driven Bordeaux. It paired beautifully with a hearty beef stew and then was great on its own.

Dec 4th, 2023
dan boedeker

Faded fruit, still with moderate tannins, moderate finish.

Faded fruit, still with moderate tannins, moderate finish.

Jan 5th, 2018
Dominick Zito

Great finish. Dry, sweet fig.

Great finish. Dry, sweet fig.

Jun 13th, 2016
Micha Rains

Enjoying a bottle of red on a Sunday afternoon.

Enjoying a bottle of red on a Sunday afternoon.

May 10th, 2015
Brett Francis

Wine #2 in vertical. This was an early pour crowd favorite. It was luscious, well rounded and had great fruit. By the end of two hours this was still its own.

Wine #2 in vertical. This was an early pour crowd favorite. It was luscious, well rounded and had great fruit. By the end of two hours this was still its own.

Jan 28th, 2015
Chris Paldino

2006 is delicious.

2006 is delicious.

Jan 17th, 2015
David Britz

Incredible wine. Pairs with just about anything.

Incredible wine. Pairs with just about anything.

Oct 12th, 2014
Daniel Kaplan

Damn, there must be a hole in my glass. Bottle is almost empty? Really good.

Damn, there must be a hole in my glass. Bottle is almost empty? Really good.

Apr 12th, 2014
Antonio Bevacqua

Great wine with great company, thank you Mark

Great wine with great company, thank you Mark

Aug 30th, 2013
Rachel Maten

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Jun 29th, 2013