Corley Family Napa Valley
2005 Proprietary Red // Library Collection
Product Description
The allure of winegrowing led Jay Corley to Napa Valley in 1969 to purchase land for his first vineyard. Today, the Corley Family farms five Napa Valley vineyards in the Oak Knoll, Yountville, Rutherford, and St. Helena appellations within Napa Valley.
The Library Collection Proprietary Red is an aromatic medley of blueberry, blackberry, floral and sweet oak tones. Berry aromatics are followed by dark fruit flavors. The wine is rich and the finish is sweet, lingering and smoky.
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.
This Bordeaux-style blend, which this year contains a bit of Syrah, seems to vary vintage to vintage. The '05 is based on Cabernet Franc. It shows a fine structure and is very dry and tannic, but needs time to soften. However, the oak-infused black cherry, black currant, violet and anise flavors are impressive. Best after 2010. - Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points, Cellar Selection
The outstanding 2005 Proprietary Red Corley... is a heck of a value, especially from high-priced Napa Valley. It offers up loads of perfume, especially flowers, red and black fruits, and forest notes. It is soft, round, opulent, medium to full-bodied, and very seductive. Drink it over the next 5-6 years. - Robert Parker, 90 Points
Product Details
- OriginUnited States
— Vintage: 2005
— 750ml Bottle
— Varietals: 54% Cabernet Franc, 28% Merlot, 10% Syrah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
— Appellation: Napa Valley
— Vineyard Designation: Estate Grown
— Alcohol: 14.1%
— Winemaker: Chris Corley
— Food Pairing Notes: Spicy Red Sauce Dishes, Lamb, Burgers, Brisket, Spicy Seafood, Grilled Meats
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