Morgado
Sugarloaf Mountain Merlot Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley, California, USA
WNH Morgado Virtual Wine Tasting with winemaker Kimberley Hatcher and mentor Russell Bevan.
When I saw this as an option to try for the tasting, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to try Sugarloaf mountain cab franc and merlot fruit. I love these types of blends. In the glass, it sports my favorite color of wine...deep red and black, and a hint of purple. At this point, I noticed a Jekyl & Hyde with this wine when it came to temperature. Right at pop and at cellar temp, the cab franc was very expressive with notes of violets, potpourri, herbs de Provence and a brambly character. When it warmed in the decanter following a few hours, the merlot dominates and sports fondue dipped black cherries, underripe blackberries and high percentage dark chocolate. It gets a bit clumsy as it warms, so I suggest keeping this cool. The palate shows added notes of tobacco leaves, black currant, juicy dark fruits and a youthful finish. Powerful, but sexy. I think this improves with another few years in bottle.
WNH Morgado Virtual Wine Tasting with winemaker Kimberley Hatcher and mentor Russell Bevan.
When I saw this as an option to try for the tasting, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to try Sugarloaf mountain cab franc and merlot fruit. I love these types of blends. In the glass, it sports my favorite color of wine...deep red and black, and a hint of purple. At this point, I noticed a Jekyl & Hyde with this wine when it came to temperature. Right at pop and at cellar temp, the cab franc was very expressive with notes of violets, potpourri, herbs de Provence and a brambly character. When it warmed in the decanter following a few hours, the merlot dominates and sports fondue dipped black cherries, underripe blackberries and high percentage dark chocolate. It gets a bit clumsy as it warms, so I suggest keeping this cool. The palate shows added notes of tobacco leaves, black currant, juicy dark fruits and a youthful finish. Powerful, but sexy. I think this improves with another few years in bottle.
Excellent cab franc blend, done in a typical, bold Bevan style. Rich, intense nose of mocha and cedar, gives way to a flashy body of dense overripe cherries. Bright acidity layers nicely with what are still very bold tannins. If you like CF blends, take a look at this gem.
Excellent cab franc blend, done in a typical, bold Bevan style. Rich, intense nose of mocha and cedar, gives way to a flashy body of dense overripe cherries. Bright acidity layers nicely with what are still very bold tannins. If you like CF blends, take a look at this gem.
Aug 3rd, 2020This has further improved, however our numerical score does not reflect this.
If you appreciate merlot blends, take a look at this. Prior notes apply.
This has further improved, however our numerical score does not reflect this.
If you appreciate merlot blends, take a look at this. Prior notes apply.
Went to our fave restaurant tonight and enjoyed this opulent gem. As with all Morgado wines, there is nothing subtle about them. It’s a power-play, with a brash personality. Nose is dominated with raspberries and new oak. Palate oozes cherry liqueur and coffee grinds. Lovely velvet texture on the mid-palate. Finishes with treacle, earth and hints of licorice. So much fun to try this.
Renovation update - the stairs are next...
Went to our fave restaurant tonight and enjoyed this opulent gem. As with all Morgado wines, there is nothing subtle about them. It’s a power-play, with a brash personality. Nose is dominated with raspberries and new oak. Palate oozes cherry liqueur and coffee grinds. Lovely velvet texture on the mid-palate. Finishes with treacle, earth and hints of licorice. So much fun to try this.
Renovation update - the stairs are next...
Wow factor is pretty high on this.
Wow factor is pretty high on this.
Oct 25th, 2015
