Cabernet Sauvignon (1991)

About this wine

The 1991 Corison Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers a complex bouquet of violets layered over cherry, plum, and blueberry fruit. Hints of anise and chocolate, along with spicy oak notes, add further interest. The wine shows great concentration and intensity, yet has a soft, supple structure characteristic of all Corison wines. The 1991 vintage was notable for its cool ripening season, allowing the grapes to develop extraordinary complexity. This wine is a testament to Cathy Corison's commitment to producing balanced, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon that speaks of place.

About the grape

Cabernet Sauvignon, a grape variety that emerged in 17th-century France from a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, is renowned for its thick skins and resilience, making it well-suited to diverse climates. In Napa Valley, particularly between Rutherford and St. Helena, the well-drained alluvial soils have a long history of producing balanced, age-worthy wines. Cathy Corison, leveraging her extensive experience in Napa's vineyards, sourced Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from these prime benchland areas to craft her 1991 vintage, emphasizing the grape's natural elegance and the region's unique terroir.

Quick facts

• 👩‍🍷 The 1991 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted by Cathy Corison, one of Napa Valley's pioneering female winemakers, who founded her winery in 1987.
• ❄️🍇 This vintage benefited from an exceptionally cool growing season, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and develop complex flavors.
• 🍒🍫 The wine showcases a bouquet of violets layered over cherry, plum, and blueberry fruit, with hints of anise and chocolate, reflecting its elegant profile.
• 🏞️🍷 Sourced from prime benchland vineyards between Rutherford and St. Helena, the 1991 vintage exemplifies the terroir of Napa Valley's alluvial soils.
• ⏳🍷 Known for its balance and age-worthiness, the 1991 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon continues to be celebrated for its longevity and graceful evolution over time.

Palate profile

Producer

Corison Winery, founded in 1987 by winemaker Cathy Corison, is a family-owned estate in Napa Valley, California, renowned for producing elegant and age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon wines. In 1995, Cathy and her husband, William Martin, acquired the historic Kronos Vineyard, planted in 1971, making it one of the oldest Cabernet vineyards in the region. They expanded their estate in 2015 by purchasing the Sunbasket Vineyard, a site they had sourced from for over 25 years. Committed to sustainability, both vineyards are certified organic, and the winery operates entirely on solar power. The winery's labels feature symbols inspired by ancient vases from one of Europe's earliest wine-producing cultures, reflecting a deep connection to winemaking history.