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About This Wine
Ratings & Reviews
Tasting Notes
ABOUT THIS WINE
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TASTING NOTES
The Chimney Rock 2021 Tomahawk Cabernet stands as an extraordinary testament to the grandeur of Napa Valley winemaking. Tomahawk Vineyard, the jewel of the Chimney Rock estate, is situated in the heart of the Stags Leap District. These select vines, planted in 2002, yield fruit of remarkable intensity and complexity, leading to a wine that is both powerful and elegant, with an exquisite, lingering finish. Each sip of the Tomahawk Cabernet reveals a tapestry of flavors and aromas that showcase the exceptional terroir of this celebrated vineyard.
Chimney Rock’s dedication to capturing the essence of Tomahawk Vineyard is evident in every bottle. This 2021 vintage is a pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, highlighting the unique characteristics that make this wine a standout. Close your eyes and take a deep breath; the bouquet unfolds with heady aromas of dark cherry, violets, espresso, plums, and a whisper of dried herbs. This aromatic profile alone is enough to transport you to the sun-drenched slopes of the vineyard, where each grape has been nurtured to perfection.
On the palate, the Chimney Rock 2021 Tomahawk Cabernet is a powerful, voluptuous wine that seduces the senses. It boasts rich, lush layers of fruit, interwoven with graceful tannins that create a seamless, velvety texture. The finish is astonishingly long, a hallmark of the meticulous winemaking process and the exceptional quality of the fruit. This wine is not just a beverage; it is an experience, a journey through the heights of Napa Valley viticulture.
Crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2021 Tomahawk Cabernet reflects the meticulous attention to detail that Chimney Rock is renowned for. The winemaking process includes extended skin contact of 30-40 days in stainless steel tanks, with 10% of the wine undergoing barrel fermentation. This careful approach enhances the wine's depth and complexity. Aged for 18 months in 70% new French Oak barrels, the wine gains additional layers of flavor and a refined structure that promises longevity.
The Chimney Rock 2021 Tomahawk Cabernet is a wine for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Its intensity, elegance, and remarkable finish make it a perfect choice for special occasions or a luxurious indulgence on any day. This is more than just a wine; it is a tribute to the art of winemaking and the extraordinary terroir of the Stags Leap District. Treat yourself to a bottle and savor the pure, unadulterated expression of Chimney Rock's finest vineyard.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Chimney Rock’s dedication to capturing the essence of Tomahawk Vineyard is evident in every bottle. This 2021 vintage is a pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, highlighting the unique characteristics that make this wine a standout. Close your eyes and take a deep breath; the bouquet unfolds with heady aromas of dark cherry, violets, espresso, plums, and a whisper of dried herbs. This aromatic profile alone is enough to transport you to the sun-drenched slopes of the vineyard, where each grape has been nurtured to perfection.
On the palate, the Chimney Rock 2021 Tomahawk Cabernet is a powerful, voluptuous wine that seduces the senses. It boasts rich, lush layers of fruit, interwoven with graceful tannins that create a seamless, velvety texture. The finish is astonishingly long, a hallmark of the meticulous winemaking process and the exceptional quality of the fruit. This wine is not just a beverage; it is an experience, a journey through the heights of Napa Valley viticulture.
Crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2021 Tomahawk Cabernet reflects the meticulous attention to detail that Chimney Rock is renowned for. The winemaking process includes extended skin contact of 30-40 days in stainless steel tanks, with 10% of the wine undergoing barrel fermentation. This careful approach enhances the wine's depth and complexity. Aged for 18 months in 70% new French Oak barrels, the wine gains additional layers of flavor and a refined structure that promises longevity.
The Chimney Rock 2021 Tomahawk Cabernet is a wine for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Its intensity, elegance, and remarkable finish make it a perfect choice for special occasions or a luxurious indulgence on any day. This is more than just a wine; it is a tribute to the art of winemaking and the extraordinary terroir of the Stags Leap District. Treat yourself to a bottle and savor the pure, unadulterated expression of Chimney Rock's finest vineyard.
Alcohol: 14.5%
100 POINTS - "Awe-inspiring, with dramatically structured tannins. Blueberry and pomegranate are intense and showy. The wine’s opulence is matched by its textural seduction of soft suede, but also by its grip. Dry and dusty on the finish, exhibiting violets and bittersweet dark chocolate." - Somm Journal
95 POINTS - "The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Tomahawk Vineyard is slightly brighter and more perfumed than the Ganymede, offering a brilliant array of crème de cassis and black raspberries as well as spicy oak, graphite, and spring flower notes. It has classic Stags Leap vibrancy and complexity, is medium to full-bodied, and has plenty of polished tannins as well as a great finish. It deserves 4-6 years in the cellar, and I suspect this will be very long-lived. It's a gorgeous wine that shows the style of the vintage to a T." - Jeb Dunnuck
95 POINTS - "The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Tomahawk Vineyard emerges from the youngest block on the vineyard, planted nearly twenty years ago. Readers will find a pure, voluptuous wine that is immediately engaging. Succulent dark cherry, plum, espresso, licorice, incense and new leather fill out the layers effortlessly. I imagine the Tomahawk will require only modest cellaring." - Vinous
94 POINTS - "Notes of ripe blackcurrants, blackberries, pinewood, grilled herbs and spices. Full-bodied, dense and structured with very fine, velvety tannins. Long and even. Try after 2027." - James Suckling
95 POINTS - "The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Tomahawk Vineyard is slightly brighter and more perfumed than the Ganymede, offering a brilliant array of crème de cassis and black raspberries as well as spicy oak, graphite, and spring flower notes. It has classic Stags Leap vibrancy and complexity, is medium to full-bodied, and has plenty of polished tannins as well as a great finish. It deserves 4-6 years in the cellar, and I suspect this will be very long-lived. It's a gorgeous wine that shows the style of the vintage to a T." - Jeb Dunnuck
95 POINTS - "The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Tomahawk Vineyard emerges from the youngest block on the vineyard, planted nearly twenty years ago. Readers will find a pure, voluptuous wine that is immediately engaging. Succulent dark cherry, plum, espresso, licorice, incense and new leather fill out the layers effortlessly. I imagine the Tomahawk will require only modest cellaring." - Vinous
94 POINTS - "Notes of ripe blackcurrants, blackberries, pinewood, grilled herbs and spices. Full-bodied, dense and structured with very fine, velvety tannins. Long and even. Try after 2027." - James Suckling
Heady with aromas of intense dark cherry, violets, espresso, plums, and a hint of dried herbs. Powerful, and voluptuous. This seductive beauty is rich and lush with beautiful layers of fruit and graceful tannins with a long finish