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Morlet Family Vineyards Mon Chevalier Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, United StatesBig cassis jam, black berry, tobacco, kirsch, floral, vanilla, earthy, menthol, peppery, barnyard aromas. Dry, ripe, round, supple and full palate with good acidity and some warmth. Black berry, black cherry jam, earthy, smoky, tobacco, cedar, peppery, black olive flavours with some vanilla, chocolate and leather on the finish. Fine balance and fruit with smooth textures but with a warm 15.2% alcohol finish. The blend is 86 cabernet sauvignon, 8 cabernet franc, 3 merlot, 2 malbec and one percent petit verdot.Tasted: 26 July 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $210.00 | 750ml | Speculative - Evolution Fine Wines |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Malbec - Merlot - Petit VerdotCSPC: 178640