2018 | Morlet Passionement Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville Santa Cruz Mountains the 2023 was fermented in

the 2023 was fermented in barrel and aged in 100% new French oak for ten months

It has a firm backbone of tannins along with perfumed minerality from the Cabernet Franc in the blend

Such elegance and ethereal quality for this estate

I like the generosity and concentration of flavor on the palate

seamless Syrah (there's a splash of Grenache) has silky tannins

2018 | Morlet Passionement Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville Santa Cruz Mountains the 2023 was fermented inThe ripest, most sexy, and opulent in the lineup, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Passionnement is pure magic in a glass and tops out on my scale. Reminding me of some of the older Harlan Estate releases with its massive yet seamless style, this beauty boasts a monster bouquet of chocolate covered blackcurrants, lavender, crushed violets, new leather, unsmoked tobacco, and flowery incense. Coming from a selection of the top barrels in the vintage, this