Morlet Family Vineyards
Les Petits Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
First time trying this wine. The Somm explained that this was made from young vines. It was pretty impressive. Dark and brooding in the glass, red fruits stand out on the nose. The palate is a touch heavy, fruit forward with dark cherries and hints of chocolate, all balanced by slight savory notes of gravel and olive, sweet tannins, great finish.
First time trying this wine. The Somm explained that this was made from young vines. It was pretty impressive. Dark and brooding in the glass, red fruits stand out on the nose. The palate is a touch heavy, fruit forward with dark cherries and hints of chocolate, all balanced by slight savory notes of gravel and olive, sweet tannins, great finish.
1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2018Ok. So. This wine is still on the way up. More red than black fruit here. Nose here seems quite a bit darker than the palate. Entry is young, sweet red licorice and underripe black cherry. Bit of acidity on the finish. Wine was a bit youthful but IMO this "Petit" Morlet should be called "Le Waaay Petit Morlet." Little more medium bodied than expected. QPR a bit poor here. Drink now. Better yet, sell it off.
Ok. So. This wine is still on the way up. More red than black fruit here. Nose here seems quite a bit darker than the palate. Entry is young, sweet red licorice and underripe black cherry. Bit of acidity on the finish. Wine was a bit youthful but IMO this "Petit" Morlet should be called "Le Waaay Petit Morlet." Little more medium bodied than expected. QPR a bit poor here. Drink now. Better yet, sell it off.
Oct 23rd, 2019
The most approachable wine in the Morlet line up. No need to decant and you can open this up right away to enjoy the fruit, silky tannins, and elegant finish.
The most approachable wine in the Morlet line up. No need to decant and you can open this up right away to enjoy the fruit, silky tannins, and elegant finish.
Jan 11th, 2019Very well balanced. Strong and tasty
Very well balanced. Strong and tasty
Jan 25th, 2018Very well balanced, fresh and surprisingly drinkable. Soft red fruits with floral and apple notes.
Very well balanced, fresh and surprisingly drinkable. Soft red fruits with floral and apple notes.
Jul 5th, 2017
The 2012 is drinking wonderfully although it has a long life ahead of it.
The 2012 is drinking wonderfully although it has a long life ahead of it.
Mar 14th, 2017Not a bad wine for Christmas lunch with the firm.
Not a bad wine for Christmas lunch with the firm.
Dec 23rd, 2016Very approachable at an early stage. Made from a blend of their younger vines. Drink early! Tannins fully integrated and silky smooth. LOVE IT! #happyfathersday
Very approachable at an early stage. Made from a blend of their younger vines. Drink early! Tannins fully integrated and silky smooth. LOVE IT! #happyfathersday
Jun 19th, 2016