Cathy Corison is one of the few Napa winemakers who refuses to chase power at the expense of balance
and plum—flavors that will continue evolving for decades
silky in texture and perfumed rather than massive
with terroir consultant Pedro Parra brought in to map the soils
and this is the kind of bottle that wins over skeptics of southern Rhone whites in a glass or two
Ashes & Diamonds Napa Valley Red Blend (Cabernet Franc/Sangiovese) ROSA No. 5 2024 NO20230614 Cathy Corison is one ofROSA is Ashes & Diamonds' playful reinvention of rose, part of their zero zero range made with no additions and no added sulfur. A blend of Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese with a touch of skin contact, it pours a striking ruby color, darker than your typical pink, but stays light, bright, and crunchy on the palate. Think of it as rose that didn't get the memo about being pale. Floral and red fruited with a lively, almost spritzy energy, it's a living