Chimney Rock Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
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Category | Red Wine |
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Brand | Chimney Rock |
Origin | California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District |
Alcohol/vol | 14% |
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District comes entirely from the estate's parcels in the Stags Leap District and checks in as 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot and Malbec, all raised in 50% new barrels. It's clearly a successful 2022 and has a great nose of ripe red and black fruits, chocolaty wood, tobacco, and cedar pencils. A classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, it's medium to full-bodied and has a round, plush mouthfeel and outstanding length. I'd be thrilled to drink a bottle any time over the coming decade. It reminds me of the 2019. Hats off to winemaker Elizabeth Vianna for a brilliant classic cuvée in a challenging vintage.
James Suckling
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The nose is lifted and fresh, with aromas of wild blackberries, blueberries and herbs de Provence. The palate is full-bodied with notes of coffee beans, tobacco and cigar box. Drinkable now, but best from 2028.