CORLEY RESERVE Cabernet Sauvignon – originally deeply colored with excellent depth of fruit. At release the tannins were evident but not obtrusive promising the long term drink-ability and age-ability of the wine that shows through today.
Parker loved it and so will you- “The huge, pure bouquet of black-current fruit, cedar and toasty new oak is exciting enough but on the palate, the wine delivers extraordinary richness, depth and balance”. The first vintage from our State Lane Vineyard in Yountville, as well as Volker Eisele and Spottswoode Vineyards
Another Parker favorite – “While not as much a blockbuster as the 1986 [it] is still a special wine with excellent curranty flavors, a big spicy, violet and licorice scented nose, full body and long, lavish finish.” State Lane, Volker Eisele and Spottswoode Vineyards.
Finish off the decade in style – Another winner from our State Lane and Tietjen Vineyards and Spottswoode Vineyards. “Pretty floral& fruit aromas, firm, intense tannic fruit… The fruit pours through with tiers of cherry, plum and spic… Combines power and spice”
Due to a cool growing season, we did not begin harvest until October 8, 1991. However, this extra time on the vines developed grapes of excellent maturity and flavors.
This vintage of Corley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon combined grapes from select Napa Valley vineyards. The wine was barrel aged for 24 months in Nevers barrels, 25% new and 75% 2-3 years old.
The grape harvest of 1992 was notable for its short duration. A warm and dry summer weather pattern lasting for several months resulted in a late-August start to crush. The last grapes picked were delivered in the first days of October. In between was a month of intense activity aimed at harvesting and processing the fruit to maximize its potential for fine wines.
