Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Chimney Rock Winery - Silverado Trail, Napa Valley

As I was driving along Silverado Trail, the white building caught my eye and thus I decided to stop in for some wine tasting. It is really beautiful and the buildings were of dutch architecture. The original owner who built the winery was South African :)



I was helped by a very friendly man - Jim - who told me all about their different wines. They had mostly cabernet sauvignon and one white wine, but the one that stole the show was the 2005 Elevage.

Here is a picture of Jim! He was so friendly and helpful. Made my day.



Here is the Wine Enthusiast review of the favourite wine which became my dad's Father's day present:

2005 Chimney Rock "Elevage" Stags Leap District Bordeaux Blend

92 points and a Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast: "It has obviously deep and impressive currant and blackberry flavors, but the tannins are significant. Hold until at least 2010." (12/08) According to Wine Spectator: "Elegant, supple and well-focused, with cherry and sage aromas and bright plum and toasty spice flavors that linger toward a layered finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot." (10/08)






Here is a picture of the winery. I asked why it was called Chimney Rock and apparently there is a rock that is rectangular and looks exactly like a chimney. Thus the naming!


















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