Morlet Family Vineyards

Force de la Nature Oakville Cabernet Franc

9.614 ratings
9.53 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
Top Notes For
Sinegal Estate

Perhaps my favorite New World Cab Franc. Indulging a bit after a full day. If you haven’t tried it you should. The name is very fitting.

Perhaps my favorite New World Cab Franc. Indulging a bit after a full day. If you haven’t tried it you should. The name is very fitting.

Aug 3rd, 2019
Paul T HB

They do not produce unless its an exceptional year,

They do not produce unless its an exceptional year,

1 person found it helpfulNov 20th, 2014
Paul T HB

3 day wine

3 day wine

Aug 14th, 2023
Brian Reedy

Once it opened up, Kapow! Big bold fruit, fabulous balance, lingering finish

Once it opened up, Kapow! Big bold fruit, fabulous balance, lingering finish

Mar 22nd, 2020
E & K G

Definitely needs time in a decanter - likely 2hrs+. A bit of the menthol/green you get from cab franc but very concentrated and rich. But not too heavy. Probably needs a couple more years of cellaring though. Glad a I have a couple more to revisit in the future.

Definitely needs time in a decanter - likely 2hrs+. A bit of the menthol/green you get from cab franc but very concentrated and rich. But not too heavy. Probably needs a couple more years of cellaring though. Glad a I have a couple more to revisit in the future.

Feb 16th, 2018
Paul T HB

Its been 2 years since my last CF from Morlet.
Give it a little air & let it rip
Parker 98, yeah I can see it.
The 13 is a 💯 pointer, still haven't tried it yet.

Its been 2 years since my last CF from Morlet.
Give it a little air & let it rip
Parker 98, yeah I can see it.
The 13 is a 💯 pointer, still haven't tried it yet.

Oct 13th, 2017
Eric L.

Big and delicious. Dark fruit, forest floor, vanilla, and spices. Terrific mouth feel.

Big and delicious. Dark fruit, forest floor, vanilla, and spices. Terrific mouth feel.

Aug 20th, 2017
Cynthia Langstaff

Nice cabfranc fragrance w complex earthy aromas;flavor: strong bitter tannins and a bit too hot atm, but expect it will mature i to something more subltle.

Nice cabfranc fragrance w complex earthy aromas;flavor: strong bitter tannins and a bit too hot atm, but expect it will mature i to something more subltle.

Apr 5th, 2017
Paul T HB

Great wine,

Great wine,

Jun 8th, 2015
Kevin Wiles

Kevin had this 10 years ago

Kevin had this 10 years ago

May 6th, 2015