Chimney Rock, Elevage Blanc Napa Valley, 2024

A white wine built for red-wine drinkers, from a top Stags Leap District estate on Napa's Silverado Trail. Elevage Blanc is a Bordeaux-style blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris, the latter giving it real weight and texture, barrel-fermented and aged on the lees for a creamy, layered feel. Winemaker Elizabeth Vianna makes it for depth and age-ability rather than simple refreshment. The 2024 drinks beautifully young but has the structure to hold for several years.