2008 Chimney Rock Elevage
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The estate's 2008 Elevage is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Verdot. It shows good up-front fruit, but I don't find the sheer personality of the estate's finest Cabernet Sauvignons here. Sweet dark berries, licorice, mint and flowers are nicely layered into the generous yet delicate finish.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
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The estate’s 2008 Elevage is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Verdot. It shows good up-front fruit, but I don’t find the sheer personality of the estate’s finest Cabernet Sauvignons here. Sweet dark berries, licorice, mint and flowers are nicely layered into the generous yet delicate finish. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. Chimney Rock’s wines are distributed by Terlato Wines International in Chicago, IL.