Chimney Rock
Young Vines Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
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.