2015 Morlet Coeur de Vallee Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville, Napa Valley California 750ml

Located in the world-renowned Oakville appellation, in the heart of the Napa Valley, our Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc vines benefit from the gravelly and loamy Bale soil derived from an alluvial fan in this warm yet temperate climate. Handcrafted using classical winemaking techniques, this wine is dedicated to Dr. Richard Johnson and Dr. Nancy Hampel who have always demonstrated their kindness of heart. It is 'Heart of the Valley' or 'Coeur de Vallee'.
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 'Coeur de Vallee' is characterized by a striking bouquet of lavender and violets over a core of sweet red berries, creme de cassis, Chambord liqueur, blackcurrants and licorice, and compelling notes of mocha, espresso, chocolate and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied with an impressive fine-grained texture, this powerful yet refined Cabernet Sauvignon is expressive from start to finish, boasting a background freshness that supports the intense black fruit layers. The wine displays an extraordinary concentration, richness, finesse and purity while possessing silky and polished tannins leading to an elegant lift on the long, lush finish. Featuring the interaction of the clayish yet well-draining gravelly volcanic soil, the site's microclimates and the low-interventionistic Morlet winemaking approach, the stunning 'Coeur de Vallee' ages gracefully for decades. | Morlet Family Vineyards

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur de Vallee (95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc) comes from To Kalon and offers a dense yet also plush, blockbuster style in its huge black, blue, and purple fruits, violets, chocolate, and mineral-like aromas and flavors. As with the 2014, this cuvee is one of the more opulent, sexy wines in the lineup and is classic Napa Valley all the way. | 97 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com