TN briefly Corison, Raymond, WesMar, Kistler

  • 2001 Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (7/2/2009)
    Roasted almonds, lemon meringue pie, green apples… nice acidity keeps it light and uplifting. Drink now. (92 pts.)
  • 2005 WesMar Pinot Noir Oehlman Vineyard Russian River Valley - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (7/1/2009)
    Elegant and very delicate in both flavor and texture. Strawberry, citrus, crushed tea leaves, and a bit of black olive: as the wine opens in the glass each taste offers a slightly different nuance. Lovely. (90 pts.)
  • 2005 Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve - USA, California, Napa Valley (6/28/2009)
    Spicy with a dark berry medium long finish. Disconcerting alcohol aftertaste. Not wonderful, but not bad. It’s one of those wines that it all depends on how much you paid for it and what your wine budget is. I got this one free in a gift bag. I’d say it’s worth about $35 when compared with its peers. (83 pts.)
  • 2000 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (6/25/2009)
    Rather reticent nose but lovely flavors of raspberries, chocolate, and espresso. Not a big wine, or built for longer aging, but drinking just fine right now. (89 pts.)

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Randy, nice notes. Too bad about the Raymond. Corison is one wine that I so wish I could wrap my palate around and love, I just never have. It sure has a style of its own. Nice lady though.

Thanks for posting. [welldone.gif]

Randy, Glad to her that the 01 Kistlers are still drinking well!!

i have some friends who love the 2000 Corrison but my notes are very very similar to you … I’m a big fan of the 01.

Me too. While I have a fairly short history of drinking Corison wines, they are now one of the places I recommend for stop in tastings in Napa.

I love Cathy Corisons style, even in 97 it was a completely elegant and understated wine, which drank great last month. Thanks for the note-