CORLEY Red Wine | 2005
Proprietary, Napa Valley LIBRARY
Vineyards Cabernet Franc (56%) Home Ranch Vineyard and Knollwood Vineyard – Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District Clone X and Clone 332 Merlot (28%) Knollwood – Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District - Clone 181 Syrah (10%) Knollwood Vineyard, Napa Valley – Oak Knoll District, ENTAV Clone 470 Cabernet Sauvignon (6%) State Lane Vineyard – Napa Valley, Yountville, Clone 337 Tietjen Vineyard on Niebaum Lane – Napa Valley, Rutherford, „Cope‟ Clone Yewell Vineyard on Ehlers Lane – Napa Valley, St Helena, Clone 337
Wine Specs
Vintage
2005
Varietal
Proprietary Red Wine
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Estate Grown
Alcohol %
14.1
Wine Enthusiast
91
Robert Parker
90
Wine Profile & Ratings
Winemaker Notes
This wine’s opening stanza is a medley of blueberry, blackberry, floral and sweet oak
tones. The chorus is lovely – the tannins laying down a solid rhythmic bass line, while
the berry aromatics and dark fruit flavors entertain with an “echo” jam evoking some
of the old-school boogie-woogie piano jams. The finish is sweet, lingering and smoky
– like the last song of the evening in a downtown jazz club.
Food Pairing Notes
Spicy Red Sauce Dishes, Lamb, Burgers, Brisket, Spicy Seafood, Grilled Meats