Corison 2021 St Helena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Unlike her estate vineyard Cabernet (Kronos), Cathy's Napa Valley Cabernet comes from hand-picked Rutherford vineyards located next to her winery. By blending the wines she makes from these various growers, Cathy is able to craft a wine suited for more near-term drinking, so fans will have something to savor while awaiting her award-winning 'Kronos' to reach its prime drinking window - in a decade or two.

But that's not to say this wine can't age! I estimate it will continue to improve for 5-10 years, if you have the patience. If not, you'll be no worse for wear. This is simply a delicious wine crafted in the food-friendly, elegant style of old-fashioned Bordeaux (<14% alcohol).

Cathy's winemaking style calls for early harvests and as such, this wine came away completely free of any smoke taint.