The Winery Chimney Rock of Napa Valley of California

Winery Chimney Rock
The winery offers 29 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.4.
This estate is part of the Terlato Wine Group.
It is ranked in the top 235 of the estates of California.
It is located in Napa Valley in the region of California
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The Winery Chimney Rock is one of the best wineries to follow in Napa Valley.. It offers 29 wines for sale in of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Chimney Rock wine estate is located in the iconic wine region of Napa Valley in California, United States. It is nestled on the east bank of the Silverado Trail, in the heart of the Stags Leap District, renowned for the production of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate boasts some 120 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, but also featuring a small amount of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Established in 1980 by the husband and wife team of Hack and Stella Wilson, Chimney Rock Winery has garnered a top-tier reputation for the superior quality of its wines. With its architecture inspired by the Cape in South Africa, the estate offers a picturesque setting, with rugged hill and lush vineyard landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see. The viticultural philosophy of Chimney Rock estate is based on the principle of "micro-farms", where each plot of vineyard is managed, harvested, and vinified individually. This meticulous vineyard-to-cellar approach enables Chimney Rock to master every facet of the winemaking process, ensuring the production of the best possible wines. The estate is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon, which is hailed for its richness, depth, and complexity. With a sophisticated tannic structure, lush fruity notes, and a long, balanced finish, these wines are the perfect depiction of what Stags Leap District has to offer. In addition to wine tasting, Chimney Rock offers a range of unique experiences to visitors. These experiences include guided tours of the estate, where guests can learn more about the history of winemaking at Chimney Rock, as well as golf lessons on their exclusive golf course.

Top Winery Chimney Rock wines

Looking for the best Winery Chimney Rock wines in Napa Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Chimney Rock wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Chimney Rock wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Chimney Rock

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Chimney Rock

How Winery Chimney Rock wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), lamb mouse with onions and red wine or stuffed guinea fowl in the oven.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Chimney Rock

On the nose the red wine of Winery Chimney Rock. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Chimney Rock. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Chimney Rock

  • 1997With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.57/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.52/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.47/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.44/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.43/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Chimney Rock.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Napa Valley

Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.

The top pink wines of Winery Chimney Rock

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Chimney Rock

How Winery Chimney Rock wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fresh sausage, pasta carbonara or rabbit legs with mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Chimney Rock

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Chimney Rock. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or non oak.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Chimney Rock

  • 2015With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.47/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Chimney Rock.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Dark, full-bodied reds with tight tannins and inky colour, showing aromas of blackberry, violet, gentle spice, liquorice and mentholated balsamic notes. Contributes colour, structure and aromatic freshness to great Médoc blends (Palmer, Léoville-Las Cases) where it remains a minority. Also vinified as a single variety in Spain (La Mancha), California, Australia and Argentina. A late-ripening Bordeaux variety.

The top white wines of Winery Chimney Rock

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Chimney Rock

How Winery Chimney Rock wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo, three ways to prepare chinese noodles or magic cake cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Chimney Rock

On the nose the white wine of Winery Chimney Rock. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Chimney Rock. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Chimney Rock

  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.91/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Chimney Rock.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sauvignon Gris

The word of the wine: Left bank

In Bordeaux, refers to the vineyards located on the left bank of the Gironde, where the dominant grape variety is Cabernet Sauvignon. These are the Medoc, Haut-Médoc, Pessac-Leognan, Graves, etc. appellations.

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Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Elegant reds, light in colour with silky tannins, showing strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas, evolving to forest floor, mushroom and spice with age. Fresh acidity, delicate finish. Star of the Côte d'Or (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Volnay), pillar of Champagne (Blanc de Noirs) and signature of Oregon, Central Otago and Sonoma Coast. An early-ripening Burgundian variety, one of the world's greatest.

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