First review - 2009 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

It was six months ago where I reviewed the previous vintage from Cathy Corison in pdwr | issue one. I received samples last week and put the 2009 into a flight of a dozen other Napa Cabernet Sauvignon from the vintage and it came out very near the top. Corison regularly creates wines that defy the convential wisdom of what should be coming out of the region, creating elegant wines that are a full 2% lower in alcohol than many of its peers. 

2009 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 13.6% alcohol, $70. 1500 cases

Vibrant nose of cherry, plum, lilac and violet with underlying graphite, loam and gravel. The palate has a delicate, floral feel along with blue fruit; berries and plum, in a cut-velvet texture. The emphasis is on restraint and balance through the mid palate, where it develops some supple underlying flavors through the finish of bright red pomegranate, brilliantly polished. Drink 2012 - 2022.