Vanessa

9.4

Here’s to Cathy Corison of Corison Winery!!!

Wow, this Corison Cabernet Sauvignon is deliciously balanced; not overripe or overwrought…

It has a deep ruby hue with medium (+) intensity of aromas and flavors that span the spectrum of black cherry, black cassis, blackberry, blueberry, mulberry, violet, green bell pepper, graphite, pencil shavings, cedar box, clove, vanilla, cardamom, star anise, tobacco, leather, and wet earth.

On the palate it’s dry, with medium (+) acidity, a medium (+) body, medium (nearing high) alcohol at 13.8% ABV, high tannins that are fine-grained and well-integrated, and a long elegant finish.

This wine is top notch delicious revealing layers as it opens up.

It is the 2019 Corison St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon and is in a beautiful place. We sipped it as the golden hour approached and paired it with roasted chicken over a bed of arugula and cherry tomatoes, with lemon torchietti pasta, tossed in a Champagne-Dijon vinaigrette with sautéed haricots verts.

Cheers to beautiful California Cabernet Sauvignons! — 7 months ago

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Donald Williams

9.4

Syrah in the right hands can be sublime. Cathy Corison has the right hands. This aged so beautifully. — 6 years ago

with Bonnie

Isaac Pirolo

9.1

The flagship of Clos Du Val is their Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon. The 1973 vintage was included in the Judgment of Paris. The 2011 vintage presents a similarly styled profile as the same vintage from Cathy Corison as well as Keenan. While it doesn’t hit the high notes achieved by those bottles, it’s a commendable effort considering the difficulty of the vintage. Olive tapenade and fire roasted peppers play well off the warmth of cedar and hot brick. The balance allows the currant and black cherry to sail through, leaving behind secondary notes of earth, graphite, coffee, and charcoal. — 7 years ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.1

Cathy likes also. Approachable on opening at a restaurant. Fruity nose. Nice balance of juicy acidity and tannins on the palate with dark cherries, blackberries, fig, leather, some spice. Moderate long finish. Refreshing. — a year ago

Michael Mugmon

10

Most people know @Cathy Corison for her restrained Cabernet Sauvignon, but I think that she makes the best gewurztraminer around. I've sat on this one for some time, and it's just delightful. — 5 years ago

with Amy

E

9.5

2005 enjoyed at Panevino with cathy and Glen — 5 years ago

Patrick Arres

9.4

Magnum 2003 still very good , diner with Denis , Vincent & Cathy — 7 years ago

Paul K

9.5

👃 is incredible. Black and blue fruit + olive.
Medium+ body, chewy mouthfeel. Blackberry, currant, black cherry, touch of dust, and acidity that is Corison. This is my favorite Napa Corison. Different than the ‘14s, ‘16’s, and 18’s that I love. Thanks @Cathy Corison !! — 2 years ago

Darren Dittrich

9.4

Didn’t get a chance to try the ‘17 as Cathy did, but I’m getting no Brett in the 2018. Reductive notes for sure, but in balance with acidity and mineral notes. Candied cherry deliciousness. Just as good on Day2, no funkiness, rating upward. A favorite Cru Bojo. — 5 years ago

Heather Fournier

10

Gaspereau Vineyards May 2018 Lobster supper with Cathy and Brad. Fantastic! — 7 years ago