Winemaker Notes
Deep ruby in color, the 2023 Iron Corral Cabernet Sauvignon opens with inviting aromas of anise, Santa Rosa plum, tobacco, and a hint of chicory. On the palate, a firm backbone of tannin supports flavors that echo the nose—bright red fruits, tobacco, and anise—layered with warm, savory notes. The finish balances richness with fresh fruit, creating both warmth and vibrancy in each sip.
Blend: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A really substantive, structured and delicious wine that's full-bodied but not over the top in ripeness. Aromas of black cherries, black olives and sage lead to a generous palate with red and black fruit, subtle oak spices and velvety tannins that give a good, light grip to the texture. Drink now or hold.
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.