Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 2018 750ML

75% Cabernet Sauvignon blended with 23% Merlot and 1% each Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.

This cabernet is a deep red with purple hue; abundant with aromas of black currant and cherry, with hints of mocha, vanilla and floral. Rich and savory with plum and black cherry flavors and hints of dried fig, vanilla, and floral. On the palate this wine is smooth and viscous in the midpalate, full-bodied, and the tannin structure is firm but very polished. 

94 pts Wine Enthusiast "Silky red fruit and plum dot the landscape of this powerfully soft and velvety wine. Blended with 23% Merlot and 1% each of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, it exudes classic structure, integrated oak and floral beauty, finishing on a fig note. Enjoy from 2028 - 2032."

92 pts James Suckling "Lots of purple fruit with raspberries and blackberries follow through to a medium to full body with chewy tannins and flavorful finish. Needs time to soften. Try after 2023."

91 pts Robert Parker Wine Advocate "A medium to deep garnet-purple color and notes of baked black cherries, stewed plums and black currant jelly plus touches of garrigue, black olives and Provence herbs. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers lovely poise and expression with plenty of crunchy black fruit and a grainy texture, finishing with a lively lift."

Situated on the famed Silverado Trail in Napa Valley's renowned Stag's Leap District, Chimney Rock is recognized as one of the world's premier fine wine producers. Chimney Rock was established in 1984 with the goal of creating wines that would compete against the best Bordeaux. The estate's location in the Stags Leap District, Napa Valley's smallest and most acclaimed sub-appellation, allows winemaker, Elizabeth Vianna to capture this unique terroir and create wines that rival the most important wines of the world. Chimney Rock is a Terlato Family winery and embodies the family's dedication to producing wines of exceptional quality.

Decanting is recommended.

750ML / 14.5% ABV

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