2006 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District

Community Tasting Notes (80) Avg Score: 90.9 points

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  12/7/2022 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Retail $125. This was Elizabeth Vienna's first real vintage, from start to finish, as head winemaker at Chimney Rock, and most critics at the time of release said this needed a good handful of years, at least, in the cellar. Now? More than a decade and a half later? This has been the darkest of all the wines this far in the tasting, in color, aromas, and flavors. Yes, this is indeed brooding (even though the folks at Chimney Rock described it as "sassy"--I guess being bottled up for over 16 years in a tight space will kick the sassy right out of you). But it is also still quite big (and yes, still a bit sassy) with intense fruit, a wonderfully balancing tartness, and even some tannins, struggling to hang on just a bit longer. Still life here, maybe "plenty" but I would certainly put this on your HoneyDrink list. Holy cow. 94.
  
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  1/5/2021 - wine4lux Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Had a bottle 2 years ago. Still holding on well. Served tonight with a Guinness beef stew and it was a great pairing. Black and blue berry notes, cedar and a touch of savory spice, soft tannins still provide a nice structural support. Opened and drank over a 90 minute window with a consistent profile throughout

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  11/30/2020 - dpohlman Likes this wine: 91 Points

  It's a little beyond its prime, but still retains some good dark berry notes. Drink any you may have soon.

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  5/23/2019 - gman4commerce Likes this wine: 92 Points

  For sure, this is the perfect time I think for this wine. Blueberry/Blackberry - fruit is brilliant in this wine. Very smooth - enjoyed with a rich homemade pasta Bolognese.

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  3/31/2018 - mdkraft99 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Opened for about 30 min, drank over about an hour, served with NY strip steak. We thought this has aged nicely- blackberry, blueberry, a little cola and fig, hint of white pepper, hint of leather, soft tannins, long finish. We really enjoyed this, but not sure it will continue to improve, might be time to drink if you have any.

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