You can read Linda Murphy’s column here on WineReviewOnline.com about how the “difficult” 2011 vintage in California produced some stellar wines, mostly in the hands of experienced winemakers who have been through the ups and downs of many years and all the variations that they can bring. Cathy Corison is certainly one such winemaker. She isn’t focused on what the latest trend is, and she’s not interested in abandoning sources she’s used for many years when the weather gets tough. What she is focused on is quality in the glass, and this wine is yet another example of her deft hand with Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Her 25th anniversary vintage, this wine is classic Corison — blackberry, currants, wild flowers, dust, mild dried herbs and delicate brown spice notes delivered over structured acidity and supple tannins that bode well for a long life ahead. That said, it’s great to drink now with a good decant. Congratulations to Cathy on 25 years, and thanks for sharing your talents with us!
Corison, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
By Rich Cook