Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.4

Thanksgiving on the crush pad! — 3 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.1

Everything you need to know about this wine is here (including some randoms about the winery dog apparently). Definitely better than the Beckstoffer Las Piedras Cab which basically tasted like a sample right off the crush pad and never developed. Took this one an hour to get going, as it seemed a little thin and metallic for the first while. After allowing to sit, this darker violet-tinged wine had a very nice mature huckleberry and hint of nitrogen and au jus. The middle of this wine gets a bit more robust with some darker chocolate notes but keeping that dark, expressive and even slightly sweeter fruit. The finish has quite a bit of pepper, but also a stiff oak tannin. This wine finishes pretty long. Not sure if I want to sell off the second bottle or keep it around another couple of years. IMO the Hill Family Merlot which is about $30 cheaper outdoes this one easily. — 6 years ago

Mary Norby

9.5

Delicious! — 7 years ago

Helen Croskell

8.9

Syrah merlot fortified — 8 years ago

Cathrine Todd

8.9

This is one of the handful of vintages that benefit from new investments to the crush pad and grape processing areas. This 2009 vintage gives a soft texture and bright inviting acidity that makes it more generous earlier in life. The espresso, new leather, and tobacco leaf all carry through until the finish. — 10 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.6

Thanksgiving on the crush pad! Golden. Honey, squash, rich, straw, melons — 3 years ago

Toonie Doolins

9.4

True story? I’d Pet that Matt again — 4 years ago

with Jamie

Ross Neilsen

9.5

First off, let me say that Crush Pad’s bubble selection is the best I’ve had. Much like Tom Petty albums, I love each and every one. This is a Pinot Noir heavy mix of glorious bubbles and it is damn fine. On the Tom Petty scale: this bottle is easily a Wild One, Forever, from Toms first record. Much like the song I just want more when it’s over. A lot more. “I'd never get over how good it felt
When you finally kissed me
I will never regret baby
Baby, those few hours linger on in my head forever”.
— 6 years ago

George MacKenzie

9.1

Loved this !!! A huge surprise! I normally enjoy oak in bigger wine but this was great without! — 8 years ago

Mike Mayer

9.3

This is a very non/technical review. I pick up hints of the crush pad at harvest, as well as the barrel room just after fermentation. Definitely dark fruit. The color is fantastic in the glass. I taste grape jelly, cinnamon, a little coffee as well as some earthiness. The tannins are well behaved making this wine an excellent bottle of wine. I do think it will be even better in 10 years! Cheers. — 8 years ago

with Lisa

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

Thanksgiving on the crush pad! Toast and cherries! — 3 years ago

Ron from VA

9.0

Incredibly good for 2011!! Spot on varietal correctness and quite nice balance from the deft touch in the cellar/crush pad. Bravo Maggie and Mark!! — 4 years ago

Ali Wilson

9.0

Incredibly refreshing. — 6 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

On the crush pad for the full moon. Lovely with smoked salmon. — 7 years ago

with William

Carly Shepherd

9.2

Got to meet the winemaker and take a tour of their crush pad. This is a big, full bodied Cabernet. A little extracted, but very nice! — 8 years ago

with Brandon

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9.0

Canadian chardo / on point — 9 years ago