Corison
St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Dry tobacco leaf and light cedar, black cherry. Notes of fig around a core of persistent but never aggressive tannins. Round and perfectly delineated, @Cathy Corison has made another one for the ages. From magnum this was excellent, will likely improve with 2-3 years.
Dry tobacco leaf and light cedar, black cherry. Notes of fig around a core of persistent but never aggressive tannins. Round and perfectly delineated, @Cathy Corison has made another one for the ages. From magnum this was excellent, will likely improve with 2-3 years.
Mar 14th, 2020
This is the second time that I’ve tasted this wine, having visited Corison and her storied valley floor property yesterday. The 2015 ‘Napa Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon by Corison is a spectacular effort in this warm vintage. Sourced from the Saint Helena AVA, the nose shows wonderful range from coffee grounds to creme de cassis to black olive and crushed mint. Lighter smoky tones round out the compelling aromatics. Once in the mouth, the wine has a wonderful sense of place. The silky mouthfeel provides spectacular balance here. Cassis, anise, black tea, and lighter blueberry compote tones with cigar ash flavors complete this spectacular wine. While it is showing marvelously right now, this will continue to evolve gracefully for decades. Drink 2020-2040- 95
This is the second time that I’ve tasted this wine, having visited Corison and her storied valley floor property yesterday. The 2015 ‘Napa Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon by Corison is a spectacular effort in this warm vintage. Sourced from the Saint Helena AVA, the nose shows wonderful range from coffee grounds to creme de cassis to black olive and crushed mint. Lighter smoky tones round out the compelling aromatics. Once in the mouth, the wine has a wonderful sense of place. The silky mouthfeel provides spectacular balance here. Cassis, anise, black tea, and lighter blueberry compote tones with cigar ash flavors complete this spectacular wine. While it is showing marvelously right now, this will continue to evolve gracefully for decades. Drink 2020-2040- 95
Aug 3rd, 2019Second in the series of three 2015 Corison Cabs that we blind tasted. Nicely balanced with dark cherry, raspberry, and plum.
Second in the series of three 2015 Corison Cabs that we blind tasted. Nicely balanced with dark cherry, raspberry, and plum.
Jul 4th, 2021
Deep cherry, tar and licorice on the nose.
Black Cherry w more tar on the palate.
A slight bit of heat. Long sticky finish.
Deliciousness. And not heavy.
Deep cherry, tar and licorice on the nose.
Black Cherry w more tar on the palate.
A slight bit of heat. Long sticky finish.
Deliciousness. And not heavy.
Dark fruit, cedar, graphite and black olive.
Dark fruit, cedar, graphite and black olive.
Nov 26th, 2020
Classic Napa can producer, one of my faves. Needed a minute to open up.
Classic Napa can producer, one of my faves. Needed a minute to open up.
Sep 6th, 2020
Elegant, balanced. At Corison, Mayacamas, and Heitz tasting.
Elegant, balanced. At Corison, Mayacamas, and Heitz tasting.
Mar 11th, 2020
Bold but finished silky smooth. Would Buy case
Bold but finished silky smooth. Would Buy case
Nov 7th, 2019