Morlet Family Vineyards
Bouquet Garni Bennett Valley Syrah
Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Needs a good four hour decant
Needs a good four hour decant
1 person found it helpfulMay 20th, 2018
Stunning concentration, at first lean and taught with juicy and bright acidity. After an hour in the glass this has grown tremendously. The nose is like a Black Forest cake, chocolate cake and cherry aromas galore. The palate is richer, the spice and meaty flavors are drenched in cherries jubilee, blackberry pie too. A crazy long finish with ripe tannins that barely feel like they are there. All of this is well balanced and not a trace of oak. I would like to try this again in a few years after it sheds the still plenty baby fat!
Stunning concentration, at first lean and taught with juicy and bright acidity. After an hour in the glass this has grown tremendously. The nose is like a Black Forest cake, chocolate cake and cherry aromas galore. The palate is richer, the spice and meaty flavors are drenched in cherries jubilee, blackberry pie too. A crazy long finish with ripe tannins that barely feel like they are there. All of this is well balanced and not a trace of oak. I would like to try this again in a few years after it sheds the still plenty baby fat!
1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2015
Still drinking young. Tons of spice and dark fruit here.
Still drinking young. Tons of spice and dark fruit here.
Feb 6th, 2021
Rich, lush, and ripe. No game or pepper.
Rich, lush, and ripe. No game or pepper.
Nov 23rd, 2020Ripe cherries, spices, herbs and a looooong finish. Still get a bit tight though tannins has mellowed and integrated well. Have one more bottle I will let sit to revisit in a couple of years.
Ripe cherries, spices, herbs and a looooong finish. Still get a bit tight though tannins has mellowed and integrated well. Have one more bottle I will let sit to revisit in a couple of years.
Jan 15th, 2020
So many layers of flavors, ripe prune, and black fruit followed by a bit of gamey-ness and chocolate. Definitely decant it for 1+ hr.
So many layers of flavors, ripe prune, and black fruit followed by a bit of gamey-ness and chocolate. Definitely decant it for 1+ hr.
May 22nd, 2016
Very good for a 2011. Ripe fruit and sweet tannins with very nice long finish. Definitely needs 2 or3 hours breathing time.
Very good for a 2011. Ripe fruit and sweet tannins with very nice long finish. Definitely needs 2 or3 hours breathing time.
Apr 12th, 2016