This wine is showing nice red-berry and blackberry aromas with accents of eucalyptus and other nice herbal spice notes on the nose. On the palate the wine is showing an exceptional balance of rich texture, fine-grained tannins and a gentle acidity which forms a nice backbone to the vibrant fruit flavors. The wine has a gentle but lasting and well-structured finish which should fare well with a rich meal or a backyard burger.
It will drink well now, through 2022. In its youth, and likely beyond, this richly textured wine will reward the patient oenophile. Decant for 45 minutes.
– Chris Corley, Winemaker
To commemorate Boxing Day this year, please enjoy this beautiful three-bottle gift box, filled with a mini-vertical of our acclaimed MONTICELLO 'Corley Reserve' Proprietary Red Wines from our library. Winemaker Chris Corley has selected three vintages from our library that are tasting absolutely terrific right now ... our 2006, 2007, and 2008. As we enter into 2023, our Proprietaery Red Wine 2008 will be a featured 15 year library selection, and as we transition from 2022 to 2023, you can enjoy the transitions of these three wonderful and distinct vintages. Enjoy!