A Family and Artisan Adventure

Founded in 1987 by Cathy Corison in Saint‑Helena, this small family-run estate, alongside her husband William Martin, is dedicated exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon, rigorously cultivated on noble benchland plots.

An Exceptional Terroir

The grapes come from three vineyards: two owned (Kronos and Sunbasket) and a third locally selected. The well-drained alluvial soils between Rutherford and St‑Helena promote concentrated clusters, ripened with balance.

Style: Measured Power, Freshness, Longevity

The cuvées are characterized by their lively acidity, silky tannins, and aromas of blackcurrant, violet, and flint. Refined wines under 14% alcohol, capable of revealing themselves in their youth or flourishing over several decades.

Flagship Cuvées

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  Corison Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: a blend of three benchlands, reflecting the entire appellation.

  
  
  
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  Kronos Vineyard Cabernet: from vines planted in 1971 on phylloxera-resistant rootstock.

  
  
  
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  Sunbasket Vineyard Cabernet: acquired in 2015, certified organic, lively and aromatic variety.

  
  
  
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  Corazón: niche wines, including a Cabernet rosé and a Gewürztraminer from Anderson Valley.

  
  
  

Philosophy: Sobriety, Respect for the Fruit, Transmission

Vines worked according to organic principles, long fermentations, aged for 20 months in small French barrels. A respectful approach to the terroir, intergenerational proximity (their daughters work there), and a sustainable method (Napa Green certified vineyard, sheep grazing).