Chimney Rock
Young Vines Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Overload of cigar, tobacco and over ripe blue fruit.
Overload of cigar, tobacco and over ripe blue fruit.
Apr 3rd, 2020
Chimney Rock – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2022
Stags Leap District AVA – Napa Valley, California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
Estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from the iconic Stags Leap District, Napa Valley. Aged in 100% French oak (predominantly free run), this wine embodies the district’s reputation for power wrapped in finesse. Though young, the 2022 already shows approachability while promising years of graceful aging.
Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, cassis, and plum, with graphite and tobacco leaf. Subtle oak spice, vanilla, and cedar weave in seamlessly.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied, structured yet supple. Ripe tannins and fresh acidity deliver balance and a long, elegant finish. Shows classic “Stags Leap silk”, power with polish.
Food Pairings
Perfect with grilled ribeye, rosemary lamb chops, or a truffle-mushroom risotto. Also an excellent companion to hard cheeses like aged Gouda.
Verdict
A beautiful expression of Stags Leap Cabernet: powerful, polished, and already enjoyable young. With cellar potential, it will gain even more depth over the next decade.
Did You Know?
The Stags Leap District is famed for producing some of the world’s most elegant Cabernets, balancing Napa’s ripeness with an almost Bordeaux-like finesse. The phrase “iron fist in a velvet glove” is often used to describe its signature style.
Chimney Rock – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2022
Stags Leap District AVA – Napa Valley, California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
Estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from the iconic Stags Leap District, Napa Valley. Aged in 100% French oak (predominantly free run), this wine embodies the district’s reputation for power wrapped in finesse. Though young, the 2022 already shows approachability while promising years of graceful aging.
Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, cassis, and plum, with graphite and tobacco leaf. Subtle oak spice, vanilla, and cedar weave in seamlessly.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied, structured yet supple. Ripe tannins and fresh acidity deliver balance and a long, elegant finish. Shows classic “Stags Leap silk”, power with polish.
Food Pairings
Perfect with grilled ribeye, rosemary lamb chops, or a truffle-mushroom risotto. Also an excellent companion to hard cheeses like aged Gouda.
Verdict
A beautiful expression of Stags Leap Cabernet: powerful, polished, and already enjoyable young. With cellar potential, it will gain even more depth over the next decade.
Did You Know?
The Stags Leap District is famed for producing some of the world’s most elegant Cabernets, balancing Napa’s ripeness with an almost Bordeaux-like finesse. The phrase “iron fist in a velvet glove” is often used to describe its signature style.
This is probably my favorite from Chimney Rock. Used to be called Young Vines but now is named White Pebble. So smooth and drinkable now. Tons of dark fruit flavors cherry, currant, raisin with slight hint of anise and black licorice.
This is probably my favorite from Chimney Rock. Used to be called Young Vines but now is named White Pebble. So smooth and drinkable now. Tons of dark fruit flavors cherry, currant, raisin with slight hint of anise and black licorice.
Jan 13th, 2018
Blackberry and cinnamon, touch of menthol. Juicy dark fruit on the palate with velvety mid tannins. Long spicy finish with a little toasty oak and mid+ alcohol.
Blackberry and cinnamon, touch of menthol. Juicy dark fruit on the palate with velvety mid tannins. Long spicy finish with a little toasty oak and mid+ alcohol.
Dec 17th, 2016
Berry pie. Delish. A little off balance.
Berry pie. Delish. A little off balance.
Dec 17th, 2016Jammy. Strawberry. Dark fruit. Chocolate.
Jammy. Strawberry. Dark fruit. Chocolate.
Sep 17th, 2016
Drinks well. Still has lots of bones to rest longer. Bright fruit should mellow.
Drinks well. Still has lots of bones to rest longer. Bright fruit should mellow.
Jan 26th, 2016
Great wine - fruity and nice on a warm spring evening.
Great wine - fruity and nice on a warm spring evening.
May 10th, 2015