Had this at Capitale Grill, and it showed better then than now. Still enjoyable, but it chased the Morgado - dumb on my part. Above cellar temp, its showing a little more personality. At the right price, it’s a buy to try. — 6 years ago
Lime, citrus, high acidity, but sweetness in mouth — 6 years ago
Great wine and friends 8/24/2018 — 7 years ago
Lovely sweet toasty raisins bourbon — 7 years ago
Um vinho surpreendente — 9 years ago
WNH Morgado Virtual Wine Tasting with winemaker Kimberley Hatcher and mentor Russell Bevan.
When I saw this as an option to try for the tasting, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to try Sugarloaf mountain cab franc and merlot fruit. I love these types of blends. In the glass, it sports my favorite color of wine...deep red and black, and a hint of purple. At this point, I noticed a Jekyl & Hyde with this wine when it came to temperature. Right at pop and at cellar temp, the cab franc was very expressive with notes of violets, potpourri, herbs de Provence and a brambly character. When it warmed in the decanter following a few hours, the merlot dominates and sports fondue dipped black cherries, underripe blackberries and high percentage dark chocolate. It gets a bit clumsy as it warms, so I suggest keeping this cool. The palate shows added notes of tobacco leaves, black currant, juicy dark fruits and a youthful finish. Powerful, but sexy. I think this improves with another few years in bottle. — 5 years ago
2 for 2. This time back in the US. Stone fruit. Medium in body. Hint of oak. Minerally. — 7 years ago
Sehr fruchtig und angenehm! — 7 years ago
Dry salty white. Portuguese whites are waaaay under appreciated — 8 years ago
Bevan Cellars Rita's Crown Vyd 2014 tonight along with Morgado Rita's Crown Vyd 2013 side by side! Awesome! The Bevan 2014 jumps from the glass, bursting with black fruit! Wow is the word . Gobs of fruit that hit the palate, great texture and body. CB 98+ — 9 years ago
Morgado Cellars Sugarloaf Mtn Red Blend 2013! Awesome #2! A merlot, cab, cab franc blend! Massive fruit component with soft tannin structure . Needed 1 hour to open. Wow!!! A must find here! Gorgeous Fruit and Complexity!!! Don't miss out! 99+ is the first for me in 6Months! — 10 years ago
This is wonderful juice. Everything Loveblock is not. Rich and dense on the nose and palate. Prior notes apply. — 6 years ago
Kimberly has produced a stunning example of a cab. It ain’t cheap, tho! — 6 years ago
So good on Boxing Day, we had to come back and take another look. It’s as black as the night in the glass. I understand from research that the winemaker is a Bevan protégé, and while this wine has its own uniqueness, there are commonalities. Brilliant presentation, and in comparison to Bevan, this represents a good value. On the palate, this is dense and weighty. The fruit profile is ultra ripe and focused. Cassis everywhere, along with figs and coffee. I must try her pinot next, and would like to meet the winemaker one day. We are blessed to be able to enjoy wines like these at this time of year...
One of my best buds just lost his dad. I’m raising a glass to him and his family tonight. — 6 years ago
Pretty good, not to tannic, good flavor, balanced. — 7 years ago
Smooth, fruity, amazing taste similar to Sinuelo of Serra Gaucho — 9 years ago
Needed 2 hours to breath , and we emergency decanted to a Water Pitcher! I swear. Picture next! Fabulous fruit of blueberry loads of other black dense fruit. Wow! Also soft mouth filling tannins even with the decant! Tried before hand Morgado Rita's Crown 2013, previously reviewed! 2 bottles at dinner tonight! CB 94+ — 9 years ago
Andrew Schirmer
White pepper, earth, slate; nice acidity. Terrific food wine, well-matched with spicy dishes & lamb. — 4 years ago