This is a beautiful and luscious wine. European style, adroitly done by a winemaker who has the finesse and ability to make this wine shine. Pros who have not rated this wine are missing out. The style and character of this wine are exactly what Napa needs. Find it, try it, and you too will be impressed. — 8 years ago
Excellent £34 Grand Cru from my fav Chablis producer 😍 that's perfect in ☀️
🍷 Light straw yellow
👃 A misty citrus waterfall crashing over broken mineral rocks crushing green apple w/ white flowers in the wind & buzzy bee honey
👄 Med creamy punchy zesty rich & ripe honeyed green apples, citrus curd & minerals in med acidity w/ dry grapefruit twist
🎯 Long zingy citric, green apple, honey & grapefruit mineral dry refreshment — 8 years ago
😎 £34 bargain Grand Cru from my fav Chablis producer 😍that's fab now in ☀️ but will go on for many years 👍
🍷 Light straw yellow
👃 A refreshing citrus waterfall crashing over mineral rocks splashing green apple skins & white flowers at ya 💥
👄 Med creamy, but not syrup, punchy zingy zesty zap injection to the saliva glands invoking a mineral monster mash in med+ acidity w/ grapefruit tiny tickle
🎯 Long citric w/ touch green apple & grapefruit mineral dribble 💦
Drink slightly warmer to release 💥 — 8 years ago
Base of a tropical waterfall, wet rocks, mineral, nice aromatics and stone fruit. — 10 years ago
Fantastic funky cab franc from what to me is always one of the best $20 drops money can buy. 2011 isn't as glorious as 2010 but it's different and lovely just the same. Real earthy, brambly, and foresty, with great cleansing acidity and delightful flavor concentration for price. Superbly balanced, this didn't miss a beat open 5 days. How many $100 wines could you say that about?? Like a trip through the forest to find a waterfall. Great stuff. — 10 years ago
One of my sweetest coworkers n the world gave this to me n 1993. Brandied Fruit Wine. She called her line of wines made The Waterfall Winery. Very Smooth — 13 years ago
The is from Morlet Families inaugural vintage of 2006. I must say it’s beautiful with a fair amount more of life ahead. The nose reveals dark cassis and a good presence of cinnamon stick. Blackberries, liqueured dark cherries, plum, poached strawberries, pomegranate extract, black raspberries float through, blueberries, vanilla, light clove & cinnamon, dark fresh florals and violets. The nose is intoxicating! The body is round, ripe and rich. The tannins nicely resolved. The structure, balance, tension and length are in an excellent spot. Mmmmm! Blackberries, liqueured dark cherries, plum, poached strawberries, dry cranberries, pomegranate extract, black raspberries float through, blueberries, vanilla, a touch of bramble, light clove & cinnamon stick, dark rich soils, dry crushed rocks, a little leather, dark fresh florals & violets. The acidity is a waterfall on the palate. The finish is; spectacular elegance, richness, balance and lasts two minutes. One of the best CA Pinot’s we’ve had in a very long time. It deserves an amen & a hallelujah! I paid $65 for this amazing wine 9 years after it’s release (the 2015 released at $115); which brings me back around to a repetitive point of mine. Look for great wines on the secondary market and pay less than producers current release pricing. That is to say, it will aid in keeping you from drinking your new releases too young that are not nearly ready to enjoy! If you are not doing this, you are doing a disservice to your palate and your wine budget. Photos of; their old historical brick building they’ve converted into their winery, interior tasting area, Luc Morlet and their Estate vines. Producer notes and history...Winemaker Luc Morlet is a fifth-generation of a French winemaking family. Growing up in Avenay-Val d’Or, he spent all his spare time working on his family’s estate. His university studies of viticulture and winemaking were put into practice during years of work in vineyards and wineries in Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the south of France. Luc left France in 1996 to join his wife Jodie in her native California. Starting in 2006, Luc Morlet began handcrafting Morlet vineyard designated wines and cuvées of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in the Napa Valley. As well as; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, a white Bordeaux-style blend and a Late Harvest Sémillon from Sonoma County. Luc is also the brother of Nicolas Morlet the Winemaker of Peter Michael fame. Luc is another producer I respect for his meticulous farming and low intervention winemaking techniques. While his roots are based out of France, he has adapted his skills well to the Napa Valley soils and climate. Morlet styles his wines in a harmonious and refined fashion. Their logo is based upon 19th century French artist Mathurin Moreau’s sculpture entitled, ‘L’Harmonie.’ In August 2010, Luc and and his wife Jodie purchased an estate, just north of the town of St. Helena. Since then, they have converted the historic stone building, built in 1880, into their family winery. The building was originally the Castner Winery that closed during Prohibition. Morlet is located St. Helena Appellation. The estate is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and is the exclusive fruit source for their ‘Morlet Estate’ label. The Morlet’s ‘Mon Chevalier’ vineyard is located on the hillsides of Knights Valley, overlooking the western slopes of Mount St. Helena. The vineyard benefits from their proximity to the mountain. Warm and windy climate is ideal for the long ripening of the red Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. They recently planted the 20 acre ‘Cœur de Vallée’ vineyard. These Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc vines are located on the Oakville Bench, If one such exists. I read a quote from a grower who has been growing in Oakville for many years. He said, “the only bench in Oakville is the one in front of the Oakville Grocery Store.” While it may or may not be true, it’s certainly a funny quote. In addition to these family acres, they buy from farmers under long-term contracts in Fort Ross-Seaview, Russian River Valley, Bennett Valley, Dry Creek and Napa Valley. All of the Morlet’s wines are handcrafted using classical Burgundy and Bordeaux winemaking techniques and are matured in 100% French oak barrels. — 8 years ago
My go to William Fevre Premier Cru @ £19-£27 but 2013 has a slight edge as that vintage is more punchy & this is more mellow 👍
🍷 Light straw yellow
👃 Fresh flinty mineral driven soft lemon & lime waterfall with tropical, green apple & smokey white flowers
👄 Crisp medium body of buttery creamy, but not syrup, slight sweet citrus, melon & green apple in med acidity
🎯 Long washed citrus over mineral dry & slight sweat finish with soft green fruits
Fab for ☀️ yippee 😎 — 8 years ago
Like a waterfall of silk on the naked body of my tongue 👅 I will forever dance with the perfectly balanced fruit forward first round impression, and enjoy the lingering whispers of the smoky finish. Happy 26th birthday to my sweet sweet gir! — 8 years ago
Waterfall of flavor sits on tongue — 10 years ago
This is the best white wine I have ever had. I usually do not like white wine and find that it tastes like a fish bowl but this wine has a hint of peach and fruit. It doesn't leave your mouth dry and is a wonderful refreshing drink. Especially in the summertime. — 10 years ago
Once again so delicious I had a hard time sharing the pleasure of this beautiful lady. Acidity came through like a refreshing waterfall to wash away any possibility that something else is out of balance in this concoction. I love french pink bubbles and any opportunity to drink the stuff usually lasts but a short moment, this case being no exception, especially when the minerals of Champagne are missing. This considerable effort is obvious and deserves respect. Any day would i spend contemplating the length as to which this attacks my palette and quenches my thirst in perfect harmony. Helping a friend spend $50 on wine purchasing 3 bottles minimum can go a long way with this kind of pleasure involved. His favorite...easily could be predicted in this case. I fear that he just told me we need to be drinking more pink bubbles...another love affair has been struck and soon another bank account will be liquidated. — 11 years ago
On the nose; a bit of a brett bomb to start. Even after 11 years in the bottle, it needed a good 2 hour decant. Stewed fruits of; huckleberry, boysenberries, blueberries, plums, black raspberries, dark & liqueured cherries. Black raspberry cola, figs & dates, black & white pepper, touch of smoke & grilled meats, menthol, used leather, dry stems, dark minerals, loamy dry top soil, right amount of baking spices, lilacs & liquid violets. The body is full, round & lush. Tannins perfectly resolved. They still have a little baby teeth. The structure, length, tension and balance are near perfect. Stewed fruits of; huckleberry, boysenberries, blueberries, plums, black raspberries, dark liqueured cherries & strawberries haunting the palate here and there. Black raspberry cola, figs & dates, black & white pepper, a touch of smoke & grilled meats, menthol, used leather, dry stems, dark minerals, loamy dry top soil, right amount & mix of baking spices, lilacs, liquid violets & red florals. The acidity is perfect and acts like a waterfall over the palate. The fruit floral, lightly spiced finish goes on and on and on. Standish does not have a U.S. importer as his wines are small productions and he has no issues selling nearly all of them down under. You can order from his mailing list but, the shipping costs from Australia are stupid. Look for bottles on the secondary markets. You’ll be glad you did. If you have or had reservations about Australian wine or Shiraz vs. Syrah, Dan’s wines will end those thoughts. We tasted with Dan at his winery in April. He is extremely knowledgeable and a very talented Winemaker. He made Torbreck for years before starting his own winery. Photos of; his Estate, Dan and his low yield vines. His yield was an extremely low half ton per acre on this vintage. — 8 years ago
On the nose, dark, slightly baked/stewed; cherries, blackberries, strawberries, rhubarb, cherries and raspberries. Soft spices, vanilla, black cherry licorice and bright dark florals. On the palate; dark, slightly baked/stewed; cherries, blackberries, strawberries, rhubarb, cherries and raspberries, more pronounced spices on the palate, cinnamon, vanilla, clove, black cherry licorice, dry & fresh dark florals, chalky fine minerals, dry powdery earthiness, soft leather, touch underbrush, the acidity is like a waterfall, body is medium lean, dusty to grainy tannins are 75% resolved, showing brown tinge on the edges, the finish is in a really good place, round, lush and last a full minute. It's around its peak with 5-8 years of good drinking left. Newly acquired bottle (3-4 weeks ago) from a pristine Atherton cellar via my friend Alex at"No Limit Wines." The bottles that I received looked brand new from the winery 20 years removed and were reasonably priced. Photos of; the estate, the Lisini family, barrel room and my Veal Bolognese to pair with the wine. It's stunning and amazingly very fresh. Takes us right back to our lunch in Montalcino with another 97 or 98 with great Bolognese 5 or 6 years ago. Amazing lunch. 13.5% which is slightly above perfect. — 8 years ago
💥 Superb Aussie Chardonnay @ £51 & well worth it as a treat 👍
🍷Pale apple white & straw yellow
👃 Soft lemon & lime in a naked waterfall crashing over mineral stones with green apple Adam & Eve hints - bite me bite me 🍎
👄 Creamy, but not syrupy, refreshing silky balanced med acidity in med body of tart green apple, pear & citrus
🎯 Med+ Granny Smith & pear with citrus & dry finish but no evil 🐍
🧀 Perfect with Roquefort 😍 — 8 years ago
I am cheating. Had this a few months back and just wanted to try it again. That is a pure waterfall of Chenin delight. I'll probably go buy another bottle and restock the fridge. It's just a gotta have go to bottle. — 9 years ago
A proverbial glass of megaton, the silkiness and purity of its massive tannin/acid structure is something to behold in wonder. Extreme depth of black cherry fruit, married to a waterfall of roses and frames with orange, tar and dashes of cocoa on the nose; this is top drawer nebbiolo. Nowhere near ready, and not much complexity yet but it will acquire spades of it over the next 30 years. Find a special place in your cellar. 2008 vintage. — 10 years ago
A favorite! Discovered with chef Jonathon at Waterfall wine tasting — 12 years ago
David Kline
Baby, it’s cold outside. Falling near 70! The stouts are out! This sleek black beauty has it all! Thick, even lacing in two tone cafe shades, a cumulus attitude. Clean almond and cacao pod with a lemon pith aura. Bee pollen, waterfall rocks and northern oyster shell, including a light brine. Medium mouthfeel and soft minerality prevailas sips reduce the lace to alphabet soup fonts and ultimately horror forests. Unexpectedly clean, with coffee-cola notes and caramelized onion minus the burn. Crispy vanilla that turns creamy with agitation. Steely, smoky, pepper crackers, and bitter violets. #boulevardbrewing #darktruth #kcbeer #stout #dankdark — 8 years ago