2014 TOP 100 WINES | Rank #2
Cathy Corison's 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet releases are absolutely incredible, highlighted by this stunning Kronos Vineyard Cabernet. While many winemakers across the Valley struggled with the extended, cool growing season in 2011, these conditions played right into her hand of producing classic, pure and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine instantly bursts open with delicious fresh cassis and blackberries followed by spring floral, graphite hints of exotic spices and a lovely mineral character. It possesses wonderful finesse and balance along with beautiful polished tannins that carry the wine into the finish. I can't say enough about the brilliant job Cathy Corison has accomplished in 2011, this is simply a gorgeous wine that is delicious today and will continue to evolve for well beyond a decade. (Best 2015-2030) - November, 2014 (JD)
98 POINTS
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: November, 2014
- Drinking Window: 2015-2030
- Estimated Value: $150
- Vintage: 2011
- Producer: Cathy Corison
- Country: United States
- Region: California
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Importer: Skurnik