2008-2010 Corra Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical

“There's a wonderful purity of fruit aromas in this full-bodied and remarkably detailed red, with blackberry, currant, cedar, tar, tobacco, roasted coffee and mocha notes...impressively well made wine. Drink now through 2021. 400 cases made. (JL)” (06/2011)

“What a joy to taste. Blackberry and chocolate with currants and dark fruits. Hints of vanilla. Full body, with velvety tannins and lovely soft finish. I love drinking it now. So yummy.” (06/2011)

“The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon offers plum, cassis, camphor and forest floor notes in its dense purple color. Its elegant, medium to full-bodied flavors display ripe tannins, a good center core of sweet fruit, and a velvety, fleshy finish. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. (RP)” (12/2010)

“Deep red-ruby. Perfumed aromas of redcurrant, dried sage and menthol lifted by a pronounced floral quality; reminded me of pinot. Juicy rather than fat, with lovely floral energy giving lift to the middle palate. This very pretty wine is youthfully imploded but not at all hard. The lively, very long finish shows a dusting of sweet tannins. Very elegantly styled. This is the personal project of Celia Welch, who is also responsible for the wines from Scarecrow and Keever Vineyards, among others. According to Welch, the Rutherford component of her cabernet provides the silk and perfume, while the Pritchard Hill fruit supplies the backbone.” (05/2011)

“A rich, expansive Cabernet, with tiers of black and blue fruits joined by currant, melted licorice, mocha and cedar flavors. Yet for all its size and density, this offers the finesse and grace found in the best 2009s. (JL)” (06/2012)

“The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon is a big, rich, expansive wine. Layers of blue and black fruit, spices and flowers flow gracefully from this textured, inviting Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2009 possesses an inner glow and warmth that is immensely appealing. An elegant, finessed finish rounds things out beautifully. This is a terrific showing from Celia Welch. (AG) 93+” (12/2011)

“Bright medium ruby. Superripe aromas of cassis, blackberry, bitter chocolate, anise and toasted pecan. Concentrated, broad and pliant, with blackcurrant and chocolate flavors enlivened by a sweet/tart note of cranberry. Serious, firmly structured cabernet with a real pop of fresh fruit on the back end. This is the label of Celia Welch, who also makes wine at Scarecrow and several other Napa Valley properties. The Pritchard Hill fruit gives this wine its tannic spine, she told me, while the Oakville component provides lift. (ST) 92+” (05/2012)

“Bright medium ruby. Superripe aromas of cassis, blackberry, bitter chocolate, anise and toasted pecan. Concentrated, broad and pliant, with blackcurrant and chocolate flavors enlivened by a sweet/tart note of cranberry. Serious, firmly structured cabernet with a real pop of fresh fruit on the back end. This is the label of Celia Welch, who also makes wine at Scarecrow and several other Napa Valley properties. The Pritchard Hill fruit gives this wine its tannic spine, she told me, while the Oakville component provides lift. (ST)” (05/2012)

“Plums, mocha, espresso and pencil shavings all burst from the glass as the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon shows off its large-scaled, intense personality. With time in the glass, the 2010 becomes even richer, with endless layers of fruit that flesh out beautifully. This big, voluptuous wine is super-exciting from the very first taste. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. (AG)” (12/2012)

“For all its intensity, density, focus and concentration, there's a wonderful sense of lift and elegance to this, with tiers of dark berry, mocha, espresso, currant and wild berry. Keeps gaining depth, length and persistence. Drink through 2025. (JL)” (06/2013)

“(40% from Rutherford, 40% from Pritchard Hill and 20% from Oakville): Good bright medium ruby. Black cherry, tobacco leaf, smoky herbs and hints of tar and licorice on the classic cabernet nose. Suave and fine-grained, offering a felicitous sugar/acid balance and very good grip to its deep black fruit and dark chocolate flavors. An element of violet lift suggests some cabernet franc but this is 100% sauvignon. Finishes with serious tannins and excellent length. Winemaker Celia Welch uses some whole berry fermentation, especially for the Pritchard Hill juice, to give her wine more buoyancy and pliancy of texture. This has turned out very well. (ST)” (05/2013)