Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Had ‘13 & ‘14 and thought ‘14 has a better and bolder style. Founded by Corley family in 1970 and now produces 15,000+ cases of Napa Valley wines. Aged for 22 months in French oak (35% new), aromas of red fruits and spice. On the palate this full-bodied wine shows flavors of strawberry and red plum with some espresso and caramel notes. Lingering finish, soft fine tannins ending with notes of oak and sweet spice. ‘14 will develop nicely in the bottle, but it’s good now. — 7 years ago

ESF

9.2

This was the “Mountain Plains” special edition bottling, Meritage/Bordeaux style red, and it was impressive. Plenty of stuffing here and it is clearly still VERY young (2015) so after a couple hours in the decanter it began to open up expressing a Left Bank nose of red & black fruit, pencil lead, tobacco, damp Earth and some herbaceous w/white pepper from the large % of Cab Franc. Muscular tannins, exceptionally full-bodied, they got some huge extraction on this wine and did not over-oak it. Played beautifully w/filets - expensive, even by VA wine standards, but they got this one right. — 8 years ago

J&K Muniz

9.5

Love this from Flying Fox. Brought it to a family dinner and it was gone within the hour. — 8 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Interesting port style wine. Brandy and oak stand out. Petite Verdot used in this one. Smooth and easy to drink but may may be a bit too fruity and sweet for some. Lots of "chocolate notes." — 10 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

12.5% alc.
1990 Monticello Cellars "Corley Reserve" Cabernet Sauvignon. — 10 years ago

with Kurt-Inge

Lauren Simpson

9.5

Smooth and not a mouthful of tannins. Vintage 2006 — 12 years ago

Jay Kline

8.9

I gotta say, this was not at all what I expected. My second King Family wine (the first was their rather sublime Viognier) and first of their dessert wines. This is not at all some cloying mess that so many dessert wines end up being. Instead, it’s got great acid that gives the sensation that it’s almost dry. Might be one of the easiest-to-drink 17% ABV wines I’ve ever had. Even HRH, who hates dessert wines, took a sip and then poured a glass. Color me impressed. — 7 years ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

Earthy nose of blueberries, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, vegetables, vinaigrette, earth, leather, forest floor, tobacco leaf, spices, graphite and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, blueberries, oak, vanilla, cloves, tobacco, espresso, spices, pencil lead, peppercorn and leather.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a nice Syrah from Napa Valley. Not fully balanced, but enjoyable with food and by itself. Showing nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Still young and needs another few years in the bottle to mature.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$48. — 8 years ago

Hugh O'Riordan

9.0

A new wine maker to me. It will greatly benefit from age. Fantastic cab flavor but harsh mid and final finish. Only 18 barrels made. Buy and age — 9 years ago

Jeremy Bowen

9.0

Interesting mix of strawberry and melon. Great versatile rose. — 10 years ago

Sean Herriott

8.9

A classy wine from a classy family — 11 years ago

Steven Wilson

8.9

Smooth, 2013 Vintage — 11 years ago

Ruben Sarinana

9.2

It was a good chardonnay but the vineyard views were awesome too!! — 13 years ago

with Jennifer

Ron from VA

9.4

Stunning!! The purity and clarity of fruit is world-class....mouthfeel is sooo sensual. The nose is almost ethereal. Just 46 cases - no sulfur = no adulteration! Remarkable balance — 7 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Very nice Virginia white blend. 43% Viognier, 37% Chardonnay and 20% Petite Manseng. Pleasant lemony and white flower notes on the nose. Buttery apples and pears on the pallet. Medium body and crisp acidity. Just a hint of oak. — 8 years ago

Pablo Cetlinski

10

Dark Fruit, Tobacco, Herbs, Syrup — 8 years ago

Jason Duff

9.4

I'm a fan. Corley makes solid wines. — 9 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Purchased at the estate to try out after our tasting. Pure golden yellow, not at the same level of intensity as a Sauternes or Vin de Constance. Nose was covered in dried apricots, light pineapple and complex floral notes. Not syrupy thick but a decent viscosity. Lots of honeysuckle and dried white fruits. Moderate body with a delicate finish. Drink till 2023. 305 cases produced. — 10 years ago

with Sean

Stephen Boocks

9.1

2013- The Corley family never seems to disappoint. Super solid again. Nice tree fruit with a bit of a mineral note. Nicely balanced with well integrated oak. Some may wish for a little more acidity but this hits just the right notes for me. — 11 years ago

Mike Wing

9.5

$25 @ Specs - Corley Family — 14 years ago