2018 | Morlet Passionement Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville Santa Cruz Mountains I like the generosity and

I like the generosity and concentration of flavor on the palate

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

but it is also wonderful on release

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

viscous Pedro Ximenez offers abundant aromas and flavors of prunes

2018 | Morlet Passionement Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville Santa Cruz Mountains I like the generosity andThe 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