2014 Correlation Cabernet Sauvignon

Martha McClellan and Wesley Steffens worked in tandem to craft this inaugural release. The resulting wine shows very focused yet fresh and vibrant aromatics, polished tannins with great tension, smooth texture throughout the wine ending with a very pleasing and lengthy finish. This wine will drink very well upon release, as well will continue to reward with aging in the cellar for many years to come.

2014 Cabernet Sauvignon tasting notes

2015 Correlation Cabernet Sauvignon

While production was down from the inaugural vintage, the 2015 is certainly not lacking in power or structure. Beautiful, focused aromatics cause this beauty to jump out of the glass. Notes of red cherry and sweet and savory five spice emerge on the nose. Signature mountain tannins that are well integrated meet a multi-layered and seamless mid-palate. The finish continues to deliver long after your last taste. Winemaker Martha McClellan and Wesley Steffens continue to collaborate on the crafting of this wine.

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon tasting notes

2016 Correlation Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2016 Correlation Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, and 7% Merlot. The fruit is sourced from two estate vineyards farmed on top of Spring Mountain, as well as the Beckstoffer Melrose Vineyard in Rutherford, CA.

Similar in production to the 2015 vintage, with a higher percentage of Petit Verdot, this wine explodes from the glass. Dark ruby red color with notes of blackberry, blueberry, Chinese Five Spice, bittersweet cocoa, finished with crème de cassis. Full-bodied, starting with a seamless entry and well integrated mid-palate, the wine finishes and lingers for a very long time. This is a serious wine, and one that our winemaking team led by Martha McClellan and Wesley Steffens are very proud to present as our third vintage.

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon tasting notes

2017 Correlation Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2017 Correlation Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and, for the first time this year includes 2% Cabernet Franc. The fruit for this vintage is 100% sourced from the top of Spring Mountain, predominantly from the Atchley Vineyard which is directly neighboring the Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate.

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon shows great balance, fineness and complexity in flavor. As in previous vintages, the wine shows a deep, dark ruby color, exploding with black cherry, cloves, and bittersweet cocoa on the nose. Structured mountain tannins and bright acidity are hallmarks of a wine that shows great elegance, and will age beautifully over the next decade and beyond.

2017 Cabernet Sauvignon tasting notes

2018 Correlation Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2018 Correlation Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a vintage that will go down as one of the great vintages in Napa Valley history. A year marked by long hang-time in the vineyard, and phenomenal phenolic development, leading to wines that show beautifully upon release while maintaining the tension and structure to go the distance for two or more decades in the cellar.

Our 2018 is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. The fruit for this vintage is 100% sourced from the top of Spring Mountain, predominantly from the Atchley Vineyard which is directly neighboring the Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate.

The wine shows a beautiful balance of power, and fineness, with explosive aromatics highlighted by black cherry, anise, cocoa and espresso, with notes of graphite and spice. On the palate, the lush fruit leads to fine-grain, well polished tannins, bright acidity, and awesome tension. The mid-palate envelopes the senses and carries to a very long, structured finish.

Our fifth vintage offering from Correlation, quite possibly our finest effort to date. Our winemaking team, led by Martha McClellan and Wesley Steffens, is once again extremely proud to share this Correlation with you!

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon tasting notes

2019 Correlation Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2019 Correlation Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerhouse from a spectacular vintage, yet, following on‑trend with past vintages, the wine is very approachable and enjoyable right from the start. However, don't let that fool you as this is a serious wine with plenty of aging potential for those looking to follow the evolution in your cellar. The blend of the 2019 turned out to be more heavy on Cabernet Sauvignon, coming in at 92%, with the remaining varietals of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot making pretty equal proportions of the other 8%.

2019 Cabernet Sauvignon tasting notes

2020 Correlation Cabernet Sauvignon

Along the journey in winemaking—and life for that matter—we are faced with growing seasons in which the lessons learned along the way and the knowledge gained from prior vintages become ever so important in helping craft the story in the bottle. The 2020 growing season began by showing us just what kind of vintage it was planning to unfold. A mild winter, lower than average rainfall, and a cooler spring led us to prepare the vines for what looked to be a demanding, yet ultimately very successful growing season. Little did we know, until the day the fires arrived, that our harvest would be cut short, and as much as 70% of our fruit would remain on the vine.

2020 Cabernet Sauvignon tasting notes

2016 Correlation Rosé Wine

The 2016 Correlation Wine Company Rosé marks the second addition to our portfolio of wines. Sourced from some of the same vineyards as our 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, the rosé is barrel fermented and aged 6-months in French oak barrels. A perfect companion for your summer gatherings!

Our winemaking team, led by Winemaker Martha McClellan, believe barrel fermentation brings great complexity and mouthfeel, while maintaining a brightness and freshness one would expect from a beautiful rosé. The resulting wine shows very focused yet fresh and vibrant aromatics including fresh cut strawberries, a beautiful pale rose color, finished with great texture. This wine will drink very well upon release.

2016 Rosé Wine tasting notes

2017 Correlation Rosé Wine

The 2017 Correlation Wine Company Rosé follows the strong debut with the inaugural vintage last year, and does not fail to deliver a beautiful wine once again. While production is down quite a bit, bottling just over 100 cases, the saignée rosé was crafted by fermenting a selection of the very best juice from the same vineyards as our Cabernet blend.

Just like our first rosé effort, led by Winemaker Martha McClellan, focused on crafting a beautiful pale color rosé packed with lots of strawberry and black raspberry liqueur, balanced by bright minerality, crushed rocks and delicate flowers. Barrel fermented and aged 6-months in neutral French oak barrels, which imparts a round and creamy mouthfeel, this is once again a perfect companion for your summer gatherings!

2017 Rosé Wine tasting notes

2018 Correlation Rosé Wine

The 2018 Correlation Wine Co. Rosé follows as the third vintage of a lineup of beautiful Provencal-style Rosé wines. As this is crafted by way of saignée, and Mother Nature was a bit more kind with production, we were able to increase production a bit. Sourced from three beautiful vineyards within the Correlation portfolio, we are excited to have added a bit more Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Franc in the blend this year. The 2018 Rosé was crafted by fermenting a selection of the very best juice from the same vineyards as our Cabernet blend.

The aromatics of the 2018 Rosé explode with hints of Rainier cherry, tangerine blossoms, peony, sweet framboise, and white pineberry strawberry. On the palate the wine shows a bright, focused core highlighted with a delicate creamy texture, and mouthwatering acidity. Barrel fermented and aged 6-months in neutral French oak barrels, which imparts a round and creamy mouthfeel, this is once again a perfect companion for your summer gatherings!

2018 Rosé Wine tasting notes

2019 Correlation Rosé Wine

When I began planning the portfolio of wines to launch my brand with, I knew that I wanted to include a beautiful Provencal-style Rosé that honored the fruit in which it came from. The 2019 Correlation Wine Co Rosé continues our tradition of making a light, elegant rosé, yet one focused and aromatically-explosive in style. This wine is sure to be a wonderful companion for your summer grilling, recharging oceanside with your toes in the sand, or simply pulling the cork with a loved one.

Crafted using the saugnée method, the 2019 Rosé comes from fermenting a selection of the very best juice from the same vineyards as our Cabernet blend. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon based, it’s blended with a bit of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot.

Like previous vintages, the aromatics of the 2019 Rosé explode from the glass, showing sweet framboise, cherry blossom, and white pineberry strawberry. The freshness on the palate carries this wine with a delicate yet focused texture, beautiful acidity, and mouthwatering fruit. Aged for 6-months in neutral oak, this wine is sure to be a hit all summer long, and well into the fall!

2019 Rosé Wine tasting notes

2020 Correlation Rosé Wine

As a farmer, every now and again, we know there will be seasons that present challenges beyond our control, and test us to our core. The Glass Fire that ravaged so much of our beloved Spring Mountain, and Napa Valley, was a test none of us ever wanted to experience, but what we learned from it hopefully guides us to be even better prepared moving forward.

While most of our fruit here on the mountain, and around the valley, was still on the vines when the fires hit, we were lucky to have begun harvest from a couple small blocks the week prior, and were given the opportunity to craft a gorgeous 2020 Rosé.

Quality of product, and consistency in what we are able to deliver to our members is always top of mind, and while we wish we were able to craft more, we made the decision to only bottle the few barrels of Rosé made from fruit harvested prior to the fire.

This wine is unique from our past vintages as it is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Some might think that would lend itself to be even more bold and powerful, but in staying true to style, we crafted a wine that is bright, loaded with aromatics, has beautiful balance, all while being fresh and lighter in style. This wine hits every mark we would want and we’re proud to see it bear the Correlation Wine Co. name!

2020 Rosé Wine tasting notes

2021 Correlation Rosé Wine

The 2021 Correlation Wine Co. Rosé follows a lineup of previous vintages driven by Cabernet Sauvignon, with the additions of 10% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc this year. The color is beautiful - a very delicate, pale rose, reminiscent of a great Provencal rosé. As with previous vintages, this wine is very explosive aromatically. Notes of framboise, pineberry, rose and jasmine flower welcome the nose, with a fresh and mineral focused core, this wine jumps from the glass, but remains elegant and graceful. On the palate, the wine sings of fresh red fruits, with a bright acid lift, framed with a delicate creamy texture, and medium-long finish.

This wine hits every mark we would want and we’re proud to see it bear the Correlation Wine Co. name!

2021 Rosé Wine tasting notes

2022 Correlation Rosé Wine

It's not often that "delicate" and "100% Cabernet Sauvignon" are used to describe a Rosé—a wine made from pure Cabernet would typically be considered to bring power, richness and concentration. We've always enjoyed the challenge inherent in crafting a Rosé from mountain‐grown Bordeaux varietals, and here we have a wine that exudes delicacy, purity and freshness, standing with the very best Rosé wines. Since our first vintage, we've always had percentages of Merlot, Petit Verdot and even a bit of Cabernet Franc in the blend. The 2022 stands out as our first 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé, and it's undoubtedly one of our favorites to date.

2022 Rosé Wine tasting notes

2017 Correlation Sauvignon Blanc

The 2017 Correlation Wine Company Sauvignon Blanc makes its debut as the newest wine to join our portfolio of wines. Sourced from within the Atlas Peak Appellation in Southeast Napa Valley, this wine is crafted from the Sauvignon Blanc Musqué clone; a clone known for its aromatic profile.

A very elegant, bright and fresh nose featuring notes of pink grapefruit, Anjou pear, white honeysuckle blossoms, and white pepper. Medium-bodied, the palate explodes with a lively freshness, focused with kiwi, green papaya and stone fruits, finishing with a elegant, crisp minerality, and seamless texture.

The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc was fermented in one time use French oak barrels, and aged for six-months prior to bottling. This wine will show very well upon release, yet has a wonderful structure and balance that will allow it to age gracefully.

2017 Sauvignon Blanc Wine tasting notes

2018 Correlation Sauvignon Blanc

The 2018 Correlation Wine Company Sauvignon Blanc follows the inaugural vintage with another beautiful wine. Sourced from within the Atlas Peak Appellation in Southeast Napa Valley, this wine is crafted from the Sauvignon Blanc Musqué clone; a clone known for its aromatic profile.

Showing a stunning silvery rim with pale golden green core, the fresh vibrancy jumps out with notes of key lime, custard, white honeysuckle, white pepper and stone fruits. Medium-bodied, the texture explodes with sweet-tart lemon and lime, green papaya and a beautiful crisp minerality.

As with the inaugural vintage, the 2018 Sauvignon Blanc was fermented in one time use French oak barrels, and aged for six-months prior to bottling. This wine shows very well upon release, yet has a wonderful structure and balance that will allow it to age gracefully.

2018 Sauvignon Blanc Wine tasting notes

2019 Correlation Stagecoach Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

We are so excited to have bottled the 2019 Correlation Wine Co Sauvignon Blanc this year honoring the vineyard from which we source this amazing fruit. Nestled atop the Atlas Peak Appellation, in Southeast Napa Valley, lies Stagecoach Vineyard. First developed back in the 1800s, and fully-planted in the early 1990s by Dr. Jan Krupp, the vineyard now owned by E. & J. Gallo Winery is now 1,300 acres of rocky volcanic terroir. However, there are only a few blocks of gorgeous Sauvignon Blanc planted within this magical vineyard, and so we’re honored to be one of the lucky vintners with the opportunity to craft Stagecoach Sauvignon Blanc.

Like our first vintages, the 2019 is from the Sauvignon Blanc Musqué clone; a clone known for its aromatic profile.

Aromatically this wine jumps from the glass with a freshness and vibrancy you’d hope for, showing notes of key lime, passion fruit, white pepper and honeysuckle. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine shows great depth and texture while maintaining it’s freshness. Striking mineral notes, with lemon curd, and asian pear. Fermented in one time use French oak barrels, and aged for six-months prior to bottling.

This wine shows very well upon release, yet has a wonderful structure and balance that will allow it to age gracefully.

2019 Sauvignon Blanc Wine tasting notes

2021 Correlation Sauvignon Blanc

Crafted from 100% Sauvignon Blanc Musqué clone, a clone known for its aromatic profile, this wine explodes aromatically from the glass, driven by notes of passionfruit, white peach, and fresh-cut flowers. The palate shows great depth and texture, all while maintaining the wine’s elegance and freshness. Flavors of Key lime, lemon curd, mango, and kiwi are followed by a focused mineral core.

The fruit was whole-cluster pressed, and fermented in one time use French oak barrels, followed by barrel-aging for six months prior to bottling. This process brings in the texture and complexity from the oak without overpowering the delicacy of the wine’s flavors.

2021 Sauvignon Blanc Wine tasting notes

2022 Correlation Sauvignon Blanc

Sometimes the best wines come from the smallest yields. Perhaps it’s the vineyard wanting to give its full attention and dedication to the fruit it grew, giving us as winemakers the best head start towards producing a stellar quality wine. Or maybe it’s the romantic thought we have when Mother Nature intervenes during the growing season, affecting the crop. Sadly, the late spring frost took with it about half the crop, leaving production well below average. But the quality of the fruit we did harvest was absolutely incredible.

2022 Sauvignon Blanc Wine tasting notes