Corra
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Super silky tannins and with that ripeness that surely was meant to appeal to many palates including my own several years ago.
This is a solid and very good wine in no immediate danger of falling off the cliff.
However as with many of the high octane Napa cult CS that I started to stock up on 15+ years ago I’ve realized that I’m often lacking a bit of “personality” over time and would suggest to pop the corks and enjoy this over the next 1-2 years.
Super silky tannins and with that ripeness that surely was meant to appeal to many palates including my own several years ago.
This is a solid and very good wine in no immediate danger of falling off the cliff.
However as with many of the high octane Napa cult CS that I started to stock up on 15+ years ago I’ve realized that I’m often lacking a bit of “personality” over time and would suggest to pop the corks and enjoy this over the next 1-2 years.
Inaugural vintage from Celia's private brand.
Perhaps just the time/place but this was performing a node above my last bottle (where I thought it was on a downward slope).
I really enjoyed this so I think my remaining bottles will meet the corkscrew over the next 1-2 years.
Inaugural vintage from Celia's private brand.
Perhaps just the time/place but this was performing a node above my last bottle (where I thought it was on a downward slope).
I really enjoyed this so I think my remaining bottles will meet the corkscrew over the next 1-2 years.
Classic Celia style with silky soft tannins and a velvety mouthfeel.
I think this is in prime drinking window now and for a few more years but why wait...
Classic Celia style with silky soft tannins and a velvety mouthfeel.
I think this is in prime drinking window now and for a few more years but why wait...
Starting to slide, but really really enjoyable!
Starting to slide, but really really enjoyable!
Nov 22nd, 2015In a blind tasting a few years ago I mistook this for a Bryant Fam. CS.
Let's just say I wouldn't do that today.
Still a beautiful wine but for me it has lost that "Wow-factor" and I think this is on a downward slope.
In a blind tasting a few years ago I mistook this for a Bryant Fam. CS.
Let's just say I wouldn't do that today.
Still a beautiful wine but for me it has lost that "Wow-factor" and I think this is on a downward slope.
Didn't show well tonight but had some stiff competition. Too hot and jammy
Didn't show well tonight but had some stiff competition. Too hot and jammy
Apr 23rd, 2016
This is everything I love about a California Cabernet. It is bold, has deep fruit, plenty of structure and a long luscious finish. Only downside is alcohol is higher than I like. Perfect pairing with a 24 oz. NY Strip cooked medium rare.
This is everything I love about a California Cabernet. It is bold, has deep fruit, plenty of structure and a long luscious finish. Only downside is alcohol is higher than I like. Perfect pairing with a 24 oz. NY Strip cooked medium rare.
Mar 7th, 2015Still very young...but delicious now.
Still very young...but delicious now.
Mar 5th, 2015