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2002
Corison Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Corison Winery
corison.com
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| Appellation: |
Napa Valley - California - United States
(AVA)
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Cabernet Sauvignon
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
Excellent |
| Est. Price: |
$60.00 |
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Tasting Notes:
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rated:
March 23, 2008
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David Naylor
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91 points
"Reminiscent of 1994, the 2002 growing season was long and cool with a couple of heat spikes in early October that served to bring grapes home. Small crops produced complex, concentrated flavors draped over flawless structure. Norm Roby writes in Decanter: �2002 may change the way many international wine lovers think about California Cabernet Sauvignon. The finest and most typical wines avoid that juicy-jammy opulent style that is so obvious but often lets you down in the finish.�
Brimming with plum and blackberry fruit with hints of cocoa, the 2002 is expansive and deep, while at the same time, supple and balanced with a long, satisfying finish. Steve Tanzer writes: �Dark ruby-red. High-pitched aromas of cassis, violet and bitter chocolate. Juicy flavors of dark berries and baking spices, with a firm edge of acidity giving the wine shape and grip and a floral element contributing to the wine's inner-mouth aromatic character. 91+�
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