Chimney Rock 2005 Elevage Red (Stags Leap District)

Country: US / Elevage
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend California
Winery: Chimney Rock / Stags Leap District

Less jammy and forward than the ’04 Elevage, but more closed and tannic than the winery’s regular 2005 Cabernet, this Bordeaux blend really needs time to show its stuff. It has obviously deep and impressive currant and blackberry flavors, but the tannins are significant. Hold until at least 2010.