✩✩✩✩ Four-Star (Wines of outstanding character and quality — benchmarks of their type.) 2012 CORLEY Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Tietjen Vineyard’ (Napa Valley/Rutherford), 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Big, deep, rich, authoritative, black fruit and smoky oak flavors. Quarterly Review of Wine – Best of the Best 2015
Vineyard Notes
Our Tietjen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is
Winemaker Notes
This wine has lush berry fruit tones on the nose offering cherry and plum notes with a touch of sweet vanilla from the barrel aging. On the palate, the wine is bold, yet lush in texture with soft and round tannins. The finish is long and smooth. Drink 2015-2040.
Food Pairing Notes
Red Meats, Hearty Dishes, Dark-Chocolate (bitter-sweet), Strong-flavored Cheeses