May 10, 2024 - Wonderful mid weight Napa. Has nuance and elegance. Core of red currants with a fine herbal edge that adds complexity. Fine powdery tannins that do have an element of austerity on the finish. Old school and mid weight. Delightful.
April 21, 2024 - Hitting s really nice spot. Open and ready, with nice mature fruit, some leather and tobacco.
October 21, 2023 - The nose is captivating. It is soft in the mouth while it still has structure to last. Plums, herbs, licorice, with good acidity and a nice, long finish.
May 19, 2023 - Blind sample, felt like it might have been a little bit off to me so no score. We are suspect of the kids of some of the 4oz glass jars.. I digress
Pretty dark color in the glass, purple rim. Aromatic pen ink notes, black currant, herbal streak, maybe some green pepper. Chewy tannins still preside and there is a little sweetness to the finish. It did remind me of the Beta wines a good deal after the reveal (but I thought younger Haut Medoc like 2015 Sociando in this case).
May 6, 2023 - Lovely Napa cab in a restrained almost elegant style. No unripeness though. Concetrated balck currants intervoven with hints of cedar spice and green (but not peppery) leafy herbs in a seamless nateral expression that is reminiscent of Lafitte. Subtle complexity really builds on the finish. Really impressive wine in early maturity.
Wish I had loaded up on this producer before the current price level.
March 13, 2023 - That. But QPR is tough.
November 24, 2022 - Thanksgiving Wimps 2022 - James Baldwin Table (La Trompette): I really enjoyed this. My tablemates commented on the fact that I didn't need to keep telling them this fact. Well what can i say - i really enjoyed this. 13.5% abv. On the nose - a bit of pencil lead, but also some vibrant fruits. On the palate - silky tannins, and a voluptuous mouthfeel, but super balanced - fruit / oak / alcohol all in balance. This sat alongside pretty distinguished company and showed well - i'll seek it out again.
May 9, 2022 - Quite savoury and stern at the outset, developing nicely over the course of the evening to become more rounded and balanced. As always from Corison, an excellent bottle of cabernet - balanced, concentrated, fresh, powerful. I think this will be better in a few years.
November 18, 2021 - Purchased upon release and cellared under ideal conditions, this opaque ruby wine was decanted off of its substantial sediment and serially tasted over the ensuing 2-3 hours. Highly aromatic, it has taken on additional floral scents of violets and lavender, highlighting a rich core of dark plum and bramble fruit. Full-bodied, freshly acidic and with nicely integrated alcohol (listed as 13.6%), it delivers flavors in line with the aromas, adding notes of cocoa, allspice and tarragon. At this stage, the medium-weight tannins are plush and the oak has fully assimilated. Dense on the mid-palate and lengthy on the back end, this is an elegant Cabernet that is evolving beautifully. Well-cellared bottles should provide pleasure throughout the decade. If you choose to pop the cork, give it at least an hour in decanter. Drink now-2030.
November 3, 2021 - On the leaner greener side of cab, but has a nice core of pure red fruit. Inviting fruit on entry. Lovely mix of traditional cab flavors. Early maturity with further integration and depth possible. Very much enjoyed.