Wine

Item Description

Winegrower Cathy Corison produces artisanal Cabernet Sauvignon that speaks of place, sourcing great benchland vineyards between Rutherford and St. Helena in the Napa Valley.

The Corison Winery, in its timeless Victorian-style barn, is situated in the heart of Cathy's beloved Kronos Vineyard.  With eight acres planted exclusively to St. Georges rootstock, Kronos is a historic treasure.  As one of the last old Cabernet Vineyards in the Napa Valley, it is one of the few vineyards to have produced world class fruit continuously for more than four decades. Farmed organically and growing on gravelly loam soils, the gnarly old veterans produce scant yields that result in wines of rare concentration and refinement. They are juicy with blackberry and plum fruit and complex with a mineral note and exquisite violet perfume.

Cathy's wines are noted for their consistency and impeccable balance. Powerful and elegant at the same time, they grace the table and enjoy a long, distinguished life.

Come and experience a truly unique glimpse inside an authentic, small, family-owned working winery. Taste the wines crafted by Chronicle's Winemaker of the Year 2011.

This lot includes a tour and tasting for four plus two bottles of wine that are safely and securely stored at 55 Degrees until arrangements for shipping or pick-up can be arranged.

--one 750 ml 2006 Corison Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 
--one 750 ml 2006 Kronos Cabernet Sauvignon.

This lot has been specially donated in celebration of Cope's 40th Anniversary!

Item Special Note

Special Instructions: Through the remarkable generosity of 55 Degrees, St. Helena, your wine purchases will be stored securely in optimal conditions for up to 30 days until shipping or pick up arrangements have been made. All shipping charges are the sole responsibility of the winning bidder.  A very special Thank You to owners, Karen and Neil Aldoroty, 55 Degrees, St. Helena, CA.

Collection of California Sales Tax: Unless a valid resale permit is presented to seller prior to the sale, purchaser will be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes applicable in the date of sale. Resale permits will be accepted only for businesses that are reasonably expected to buy and sell wine. Sales tax will be collected on the fair market value of each lot.