By Chimney Rock
Arete Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

History
The Chimney Rock estate began to take shape in 1980 when Hack and Stella Wilson purchased a 180-acre parcel - including a golf course - on the east side of the Silverado Trail. They built their country house based on Cape Dutch-style architecture and planted vineyards shortly afterward.

Estate
The first 59 acres were planted with red and white grapes. The premier vintage of Chimney Rock estate wines was produced in 1984. In the early 1990s, the Cape Dutch-style winery building (with the massive allegorical frieze of Ganymede, cupbearer to the gods) and the tasting room were added to the estate. In 2000, the Terlato family joined the Wilson family as partners in the winery with added resources and the goal of enhancing Chimney Rock's reputation for producing some of the world's great estate Cabernet Sauvignons. In 2002, the remaining land, covering 46 acres, was planted entirely to Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vineyard
Since the Terlato family assumed sole ownership of Chimney Rock in 2004, they have had a clear vision of the potential of this great estate. They have steadfastly supported and shepherded only the highest standards in viticulture and winemaking. The Chimney Rock estate now comprises 119 acres of vineyards divided into 28 distinct blocks, allowing for highly specialized viticulture suited to each specific site.

Wine Details
Vintage: 2018
Appellation: Stags Leap District
[Information provided by Chimney Rock]