| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Appellation |
St. Helena Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 13.7% |
| Price | $260.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2026-05-05 |
Perfect For
Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging, Special Occasion Splurges
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Syrah / Shiraz
Corison Sunbasket Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Review
The Sunbasket Vineyard was planted in the 1950s by none other than André Tchelistcheff, a pioneering winemaker and consultant in a nascent Napa Valley. He named it because of the sun exposure in that particular corner of St. Helena. Owner and winemaker Cathy Corison sourced from this vineyard for over two decades until finally purchasing it in 2015. The site is known for producing expressive and finessed Cabernets, and this bottle is no exception. Crushed blueberries, juicy black raspberries, dried herbs, and cured meat emerge on the nose. The palate is impeccably balanced; the tannins are present and accounted for, but do not break apart the soft, meaty fruit.
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