Corison

Sunbasket Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.415 ratings
9.44 pro ratings
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Bryce Wiatrak

The first time I ever spent more on wine than I really should was on my very first visit to Corison, age 21. I still haven’t opened the bottle from that purchase, but every time I taste Corison I’m reminded how special this winery is in my wine development. I remember tasting this wine with Cathy Corison from her newly purchased Sunbasket Vineyard a year before release. It’s only gotten better - structured yet delicate, floral yet savory, it lives in a calm tension that’s deceptively more firm despite its captivating nuance.

The first time I ever spent more on wine than I really should was on my very first visit to Corison, age 21. I still haven’t opened the bottle from that purchase, but every time I taste Corison I’m reminded how special this winery is in my wine development. I remember tasting this wine with Cathy Corison from her newly purchased Sunbasket Vineyard a year before release. It’s only gotten better - structured yet delicate, floral yet savory, it lives in a calm tension that’s deceptively more firm despite its captivating nuance.

1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2018
Henrik Poulsen

@Delectable Wine Sunbasket Vineyard.

@Delectable Wine Sunbasket Vineyard.

Apr 27th, 2017
Jason Chiu

Just as excellent on Mauna Kea at 13,800-ft as it is at the hotel. Deep blue and black fruit notes, great with smoke, long finish and the contrast to the Kronos of the same vintage

Just as excellent on Mauna Kea at 13,800-ft as it is at the hotel. Deep blue and black fruit notes, great with smoke, long finish and the contrast to the Kronos of the same vintage

Nov 10th, 2024
Carter Pelham

Incredible how much this changes in the hours after opening. From structured and imposing to relaxed and warmly spicy...beautiful all around. We just couldn't wait although this wine had decades of life left clearly

Incredible how much this changes in the hours after opening. From structured and imposing to relaxed and warmly spicy...beautiful all around. We just couldn't wait although this wine had decades of life left clearly

Feb 15th, 2020
Andy Hock

Raspberry jam. Vanilla. Elegant and approachable. Bravo!

Raspberry jam. Vanilla. Elegant and approachable. Bravo!

Nov 11th, 2018
Ulrich Kipper

Wow! Super elegant and a fantastic long finish.

Wow! Super elegant and a fantastic long finish.

May 10th, 2018
Jason Chiu

Not yet released bottle just for sample great bright fruit and concentration at Yosemite tasting. Newly acquired Sun basket Vineyard

Not yet released bottle just for sample great bright fruit and concentration at Yosemite tasting. Newly acquired Sun basket Vineyard

Jan 16th, 2017
Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.1

Bob had this 6 years ago

Bob had this 6 years ago

Jul 14th, 2018
DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.3

DLynn had this 7 years ago

DLynn had this 7 years ago

May 5th, 2018
Paul K
9.7

Paul had this a month ago

Paul had this a month ago

Oct 13th, 2024