Deep crimson color. Aromas are redolent of red currant and black plum, with herbal, spicy notes, maybe even a hint of eucalyptus, very New World aromas. The palate is still young and fresh, but with a nicely developed texture; moderately abundant but polite tannins. The fruit profile is more red than black, plums subordinated to red currant and some cherry. This has fine balance and length with a pleasingly peppery note on the finish. Rated 93.3, very drinkable now but could improve a point over the next few years.
Thanks for this note. I’m heading to a place on Thursday that has some early to mid 90s Corison Napa Valley Cabernet available. I’ve had the 91 and 97 and loved them both (97 a bit more then the 91). I’ve always had my eye on picking up some of the 94 to 96 if they were still available but never did so just because I wasn’t sure if they were still drinking well. I just really enjoy this style of wine and think I’m going to grab a bottle Thursday based on your note here.
I have a 90 Corison that’s been stored very poorly since I acquired it (1996 or 7- I won a server contest at this fine dining place that I was no where near qualified to work ) The only thing I knew at the time was that cost a lot so I never drank it. It came with me through college and apt’s to apt’s until it settled in this house for the last 10 years…
So all these years later I still have it and just this summer I bought a 2009 Corison on a lark at the shop.
I agree with Joe. I opened a 2003 last week - it seemed more like a 2012, very fresh and vibrant (even after a two-hour decant). It is pretty widely know that Cathy makes her Cabs to last - acidic while young but with great aging potential. A '96 (or '97) is probably peaking now and may continue to do so for the next 5 years. As long as the poor conditions didn’t include excessive heat you may be surprised to find out that its terrific! Take a leap.
As far as the topic of this string though - I have only bought a case while tasting at the winery and meeting Cathy. But after that one last week I will probably go out and get some more…
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) The only thing I knew at the time was that cost a lot so I never drank it. It came with me through college and apt’s to apt’s until it settled in this house for the last 10 years…
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