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2009 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon, 375ml

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May 24, 2015 - $35

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RATINGS

94The Wine Advocate

...surprisingly deep, powerful and tannic. An exotic melange of dark cherries, plums, grilled herbs wraps around the palate...serious depth and tons of pure, unbridled energy...Readers will need to be patient...

91Stephen Tanzer

(a tiny vintage, with production reduced further by strict selection at the time of blending): ...Enticing aromas of cassis, game, leather and spices...dark berry and chocolate flavors...Finishes with dusty tannins and very good length.

90Wine Spectator

Smooth and polished, offering a graceful mix of pure, rich black cherry and plum fruit that’s delicate and well-centered, accented by spice and black licorice.

17Jancis Robinson

Sweet, juicy black fruit. Has the polish and gleam of the Napa: sculpted, softened black fruit and sensitive oak. (RH)

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena

St. Helena AVA is at the northern end of Napa Valley just north of Rutherford and south of Calistoga. It is a relatively warm climate thanks to the Mayacamas Mountains on its western edge, which protect it from Pacific Ocean fog. Out of the 9,000 acres in the appellation, some 1,500 are under vine. The principal grapes grown in St. Helena are the Bordeaux grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. St. Helena is considered prime wine producing territory, and it was one of the first important wine producing regions in northern California. The legendary Charles Krug founded his winery just north of the town of St. Helena in 1873, and today the appellation is home to many prestigious producers, including Abreu, Grace Family and Spottswoode.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.