Whitehall Lane
Reserve Morisoli Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Poured into a decanter to remove some sediment and to be fair, needed about 30min of air stretch its legs. The 1994 Reserve “Morisoli Vineyard” pours a deep ruby color moving towards a garnet rim with a near opaque core. Medium viscosity with some moderate staining and signs of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with powerful notes of desiccated black and red fruits: brambles, black cherry, currants, tobacco, leather, cedar box, organic earth, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+(?) acid. The tannins are completely integrated now; almost silky. Confirming the notes on the nose however it comes across much more youthful; bright and full of vigor! The finish was long and handsome. This is in a really great spot right now; fully mature and holding fast. To be frank, the nose was ready to go the moment the cork was pulled but the palate needed a moment to catch up; a bit coiled so folks who have these should allow for a little patience. A beautiful wine and a reminder what exercising some restraint can do (this came in under 14% abv). Drink now.
Poured into a decanter to remove some sediment and to be fair, needed about 30min of air stretch its legs. The 1994 Reserve “Morisoli Vineyard” pours a deep ruby color moving towards a garnet rim with a near opaque core. Medium viscosity with some moderate staining and signs of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with powerful notes of desiccated black and red fruits: brambles, black cherry, currants, tobacco, leather, cedar box, organic earth, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+(?) acid. The tannins are completely integrated now; almost silky. Confirming the notes on the nose however it comes across much more youthful; bright and full of vigor! The finish was long and handsome. This is in a really great spot right now; fully mature and holding fast. To be frank, the nose was ready to go the moment the cork was pulled but the palate needed a moment to catch up; a bit coiled so folks who have these should allow for a little patience. A beautiful wine and a reminder what exercising some restraint can do (this came in under 14% abv). Drink now.
Nov 12th, 2023
Oak is a bit prominent for me. Yet, after three days of being open, it's still standing.
Oak is a bit prominent for me. Yet, after three days of being open, it's still standing.
Jul 28th, 2016
