Napa Valley, California, USA
Had ‘13 & ‘14 and thought ‘14 has a better and bolder style. Founded by Corley family in 1970 and now produces 15,000+ cases of Napa Valley wines. Aged for 22 months in French oak (35% new), aromas of red fruits and spice. On the palate this full-bodied wine shows flavors of strawberry and red plum with some espresso and caramel notes. Lingering finish, soft fine tannins ending with notes of oak and sweet spice. ‘14 will develop nicely in the bottle, but it’s good now.
Had ‘13 & ‘14 and thought ‘14 has a better and bolder style. Founded by Corley family in 1970 and now produces 15,000+ cases of Napa Valley wines. Aged for 22 months in French oak (35% new), aromas of red fruits and spice. On the palate this full-bodied wine shows flavors of strawberry and red plum with some espresso and caramel notes. Lingering finish, soft fine tannins ending with notes of oak and sweet spice. ‘14 will develop nicely in the bottle, but it’s good now.
Aug 26th, 2019Founded by Corley family in 1970 and now produces 15,000+ cases of Napa Valley wines. Aged for 22 months in French oak (35% new), aromas of red fruits and spice. On the palate this full-bodied wine shows flavors of strawberry and red plum with some cola, tea and cinnamon notes. Medium finish, developing tannins ending a bit grippy but should ease up with a bit of bottle age.
Founded by Corley family in 1970 and now produces 15,000+ cases of Napa Valley wines. Aged for 22 months in French oak (35% new), aromas of red fruits and spice. On the palate this full-bodied wine shows flavors of strawberry and red plum with some cola, tea and cinnamon notes. Medium finish, developing tannins ending a bit grippy but should ease up with a bit of bottle age.
Aug 26th, 2019Jay Corley, came to Napa Valley in 1969 seeking land to plant and grow an estate vineyard. Thirty-five plus years later, sons Kevin, Chris and Stephen manage the winery. On the palate strawberry and cherry flavors with pepper spice. Savory tannins, good balance with acidity, medium finish ending with mineral tones.
Jay Corley, came to Napa Valley in 1969 seeking land to plant and grow an estate vineyard. Thirty-five plus years later, sons Kevin, Chris and Stephen manage the winery. On the palate strawberry and cherry flavors with pepper spice. Savory tannins, good balance with acidity, medium finish ending with mineral tones.
Aug 10th, 2017
Totally stumped on this being a Pinot. Was ripe with enough structure to be an old school Napa cab, very interesting with fresh acidity. At 12% alcohol expecting something lighter and not so full bodied, kinda odd.
Totally stumped on this being a Pinot. Was ripe with enough structure to be an old school Napa cab, very interesting with fresh acidity. At 12% alcohol expecting something lighter and not so full bodied, kinda odd.
Aug 28th, 2015
