Corison Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018

- 95 Punkte und „Cellar Selection“ WINE ENTHUSIAST, Virginie Boone: „This is a high-toned, tart and earthy wine from the beloved producer, structured and grippy in its youth. Textured, the savory character is etched in dried herb, violet and currant, it evolves to share elegant and delicate layers of blue fruit and black cherry. Graphite, turned earth and black pepper endure. Enjoy through 2038.“

- 95 Punkte FALSTAFF, Peter Moser: „Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Intensive schwarze Beerenfrucht, zart nach Lakritze, Cassis, Minze, dazu Limettenzesten im Hintergrund. Mittlere Komplexität, reife schwarze Frucht, elegant und finessenreich, ein balancierter Wein europäischen Zuschnitts, mineralisch und anhaftend, ein ausgewogener Speisenbegleiter mit sicherem Entwicklungspotenzial.“

- 94 Punkte DECANTER, Matthew Luczy: „Perennially a yardstick of balance and grace, Cathy Corison’s St. Helena Cabernet admirably sums up the best that the 2018 vintage has to offer: power, clarity and poise. Delicate and deft aromas of red plums and damp soil. The palate is silky and fine, with a zesty, high-toned quality through the finish. Drinking Window 2023 – 2041“

- 17+ Punkte JANCIS ROBINSON: „Full bottle 1,332 g. Made from 'three great benchland vineyards between Rutherford and St Helena'.
Mid crimson. Aromatic with ripe but modulated cassis fruit and a hint of balsam. Non showy. Some fine sandpaper tannins still in evidence and a really refreshing finish. Made for the table with impressive refinement. I'd decant it this year and next.“

- 94 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: „Aromas of currants, walnuts, stones and berries follow through to a full body with firm, layered tannins and a pretty finish. Lovely polish to this. Needs a year or two to come completely together, but already delicious. Try after 2021.“