Item No. 0010515003513
Chimney Rock Tomahawk Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Chimney Rock Tomahawk Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Chimney Rock Tomahawk Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Chimney Rock Tomahawk Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

94
Vinous / Antonio Galloni
94
The Tasting Panel
91
Wine Enthusiast
+2
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Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region
California
Sub-Appellation
Stags Leap District
Alcohol
14.5%

Overview

Tomahawk Vineyard is the pinnacle of the Chimney Rock estate. Comprised of a small group of vines which were planted in 2002, Tomahawk consistently produces intense, massively complex fruit. The wine is compelling, powerful and elegant with a remarkably lengthy finish. Released in limited quantities, it is a pure expression of Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon.

Aging

18 months in 70% new French oak barrels

Fermentation

Stainless steel tank with variable extended skin contact from 30-40 days

Winemaker

Elizabeth Vianna

Tasting Notes

Style

Full Bodied, Powerful, Rich, Structured

Flavor

Cherry, Coffee, Raspberry

Aroma

Cherry cola, raspberry, interlaced with coffee and hints of dried sage

Taste

Tomahawk Vineyard is the pinnacle of the Chimney Rock estate. Comprised of a small group of vines which were planted in 2002, Tomahawk consistently produces intense, massively complex fruit. The wine is compelling, powerful and elegant with a remarkably lengthy finish. Broadly structured with powerful tannins, a rich and full-bodied palate. The finish is equally powerful but enveloped silky, classic Stags Leap District acidity and balance.

Wine Ratings

94

Vinous / Antonio Galloni2015-10-01

The planting of a new vineyard can sometimes feel a bit like the experience of unrequited love. The vintner gives unconditionally without return for several years.  The focus on nurturing the vines to establish their young roots, precludes the young vineyard from having to bear fruit.  It is typical that a young vineyard will come into balance after five or six years so that at last it can reciprocate. Tomahawk Vineyard was precocious in its generosity from the start.  Planted in 2002, our winemaking team marveled at the quality of the fruit it set in 2006 and bottled the first Cabernet from this block.  Since then, Tomahawk has matured and traveled to a place we never imagined.  Join us in celebrating perfection.

94

The Tasting Panel2016-10-01

The planting of a new vineyard can sometimes feel a bit like the experience of unrequited love. The vintner gives unconditionally without return for several years.  The focus on nurturing the vines to establish their young roots, precludes the young vineyard from having to bear fruit.  It is typical that a young vineyard will come into balance after five or six years so that at last it can reciprocate. Tomahawk Vineyard was precocious in its generosity from the start.  Planted in 2002, our winemaking team marveled at the quality of the fruit it set in 2006 and bottled the first Cabernet from this block.  Since then, Tomahawk has matured and traveled to a place we never imagined.  Join us in celebrating perfection.

91

Wine Enthusiast2016-12-01

The planting of a new vineyard can sometimes feel a bit like the experience of unrequited love. The vintner gives unconditionally without return for several years.  The focus on nurturing the vines to establish their young roots, precludes the young vineyard from having to bear fruit.  It is typical that a young vineyard will come into balance after five or six years so that at last it can reciprocate. Tomahawk Vineyard was precocious in its generosity from the start.  Planted in 2002, our winemaking team marveled at the quality of the fruit it set in 2006 and bottled the first Cabernet from this block.  Since then, Tomahawk has matured and traveled to a place we never imagined.  Join us in celebrating perfection.

90

Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate2015-12-30

The planting of a new vineyard can sometimes feel a bit like the experience of unrequited love. The vintner gives unconditionally without return for several years.  The focus on nurturing the vines to establish their young roots, precludes the young vineyard from having to bear fruit.  It is typical that a young vineyard will come into balance after five or six years so that at last it can reciprocate. Tomahawk Vineyard was precocious in its generosity from the start.  Planted in 2002, our winemaking team marveled at the quality of the fruit it set in 2006 and bottled the first Cabernet from this block.  Since then, Tomahawk has matured and traveled to a place we never imagined.  Join us in celebrating perfection.

90

Wine Spectator2016-11-30

The planting of a new vineyard can sometimes feel a bit like the experience of unrequited love. The vintner gives unconditionally without return for several years.  The focus on nurturing the vines to establish their young roots, precludes the young vineyard from having to bear fruit.  It is typical that a young vineyard will come into balance after five or six years so that at last it can reciprocate. Tomahawk Vineyard was precocious in its generosity from the start.  Planted in 2002, our winemaking team marveled at the quality of the fruit it set in 2006 and bottled the first Cabernet from this block.  Since then, Tomahawk has matured and traveled to a place we never imagined.  Join us in celebrating perfection.