2003 Kronos Cabernet 1.5L

Harvest & Tasting Notes:

The 2003 growing season began with a vengeance.  There were a few early heat spikes in March followed by the wettest April on record. Luckily, as the season progressed, the weather became increasingly benign.  After veraison (the critical time when the vines were busy ripening their crop), there was nary a day over 100°.  Deep ruby in color, the 2003 Corison Kronos Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon boasts aromas of wild boysenberries, plums and cassis. Linzer torte and ripe black cherry flavors are complemented by hints of nutmeg, cardamom and vanilla.  Soft tannins contribute a round, lush mouth feel and hints of violets charm the lingering finish. -Cathy Corison 

Reviews:

Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Rating, 95   2003 Corison Kronos Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, $98
If you choose one wine to stick in the cellar from the ’03 vintage, make it this one. It’s  so dry, balanced and complex. The heart of blackberries and red currants is opulently rich, with overtones of cedar, pencil lead, red licorice and sweet dried herbs. Brings to mind a classic Rutherford Cab. As delicious as the wine is now, especially with decanting, it really will benefit from aging. — S.H. (2/1/2008)

Stephen Tanzer's Internation Wine Cellar
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Kronos Vineyard Napa Valley ($100): Ruby-red. High-pitched aromas of blueberry, licorice, chocolate, leather and smoky, cedary oak.  Then supple and sweet in the mouth.  Finishes with firm, dusty tannins and notes of chocolate and leather.  90.

California Grapevine
December 2007-January 2008
2003 Corison Kronos Vineyard, Napa Valley ($98)– Medium-dark ruby; attractive, forward, rich, intense, spicy, smoky, cassis and black cherry fruit aroma with hints of mint and tea; full body; tight, herbal, cedary, dark currant and black cherry fruit flavors; well balanced and structured; full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Should continue to develop with another three to five more years of bottle aging.  Very highly recommended.     13.8% alcohol;  380 cases; 100% CS; released October 2007.  (My score 17 [90/100], first place)

The Washington Post
2003 Corison Kronos Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($98) from winemaker Cathy Corison. It took a full 40 minutes for this wine to open up and for its black-cherry fruit, pink peppercorn spice and bitter cocoa notes to show at their best.   Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, December 19, 2007

 

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