2017 Corison Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon District: Prime benchland vineyards between Rutherford and St. Helena Kronos Vineyard Sunbasket Vineyard Soil/Vineyard: Well-drained alluvial soil Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes: The 2017 speaks eloquently of its growing season with dense, rich, layered dark fruits including black raspberries, dried cherries, dark plums, cassis and boysenberries, set off by snappy natural acidity that is a hallmark of Corison Cabernets. It is wildly complex, with baking spice and anise notes joining dried Herbs de Provence and hints of peppermint. Vinification & Maturation Process: Each of the Corison vineyards are sustainably farmed and hand harvested. When the fruit comes to the winery, it is gently de-stemmed, and manually sorted. From the sorting table, the Cabernet goes into temperature controlled stainless steel fermentation tanks. During fermentation, the juice is pumped over the cap to keep all of the liquid in contact with the skins. After alcoholic fermentation is complete and the wine is dry, wine is pumped into small French oak barrels. Barrels are contracted from several different coopers, who source from several different forests. 1/2 of the barrels used are new each year. Once in the barrel, the wines will undergo malolactic fermentation. Once the malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is racked off the lees, the barrels are cleaned, then the wine is returned to barrel. During the 1st year, wine is racked 3 – 4 times. Also, during that 1st year, each individual vineyard block is kept separate, so they can develop their own individual personality. At around the 1 year mark, Cathy will taste each barrel, and put together her final blend for the Corison Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are always 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, but there may be different proportions of each of the vineyards, depending on the vintage. Once Cathy puts together her blend, the wine is transferred back to barrel for another 10 months, until it’s time for bottling. Once bottled, we let the wines rest for a minimum of 12 months for the Napa Valley Cabernet, and 18 months for our single vineyard Cabernets. Alcohol: 14.2% About the Vintage: Abundant winter rains got 2017 off to a great start. In August, the belly of the ripening season, the grapes enjoyed moderate days and cool nights, perfect for flavor development. The heat in early September turned the vintage into a sprint, with the entire harvest picked over nine consecutive days. Thankfully, the winery was able to harvest the grapes and get them safely to the barn where they were able to ferment and rest out of harm’s way. Formats: 750ml, 6 bottles per case Private Client $265.14/bottle Investment of $1590.84 per case Licensee: $238.99/bottle Investment of $1433.94 per case More from our collection Alessandro di Camporeale BENEDÈ Catarratto 2021 Alessandro di Camporeale 2017 Annata Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Sold Out IGT Toscana Rosso Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Sold Out 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Priest Ranch 2018 Corison Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Corison Corison Corison Winery is a small family farm producing delicious Cabernet Sauvignons that speak of place. Over three decades, Cathy Corison and William Martin have built a special home to celebrate the best of their little corner of the world, benchland in the heart of the Napa Valley. Known for power and elegance, Corison wines are balanced to grace the table and are recognized throughout the world for their longevity and consistency. In the News