corley state lane vineyard cabernet sauvignon (yountville)

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This is an impressive 100% Cabernet that will reward some time in the cellar. It shows the dryness, hard tannins, full body and classic black currant and cedar flavors characteristic of the varietal. There is no doubt about its ageability, so hold until 2017, at least. — (4/1/2013) —93

This is a big, powerful, extracted Cabernet, the kind that invariably wins high points from the critics. It feels important, with soft, velvety but complex tannins framing oak-inspired flavors of perfectly ripe black currants that finish dry and long. Beautiful now, with decanting, and should age gracefully for a decade.——S.H.(12/31/2008)—— 93

All the parts of this juvenile wine have not begun to come together. You have ripe, jammy blackberry, cassis and blueberry flavors, firm tannins, evident new oak, and crisp acidity. All they need is time to marry. The wine is 100% Cabernet, and the grapes used to be vineyard-designated by Beringer. Cellar until at least late 2008, and the wine should improve for many years.——S.H.(2/1/2008)—— 91