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2008 Morlet Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Passionnement Oakville
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2008 Morlet Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Passionnement Oakville

Producer: Morlet Family Vineyards
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Origin: California
Region: Napa
Appellation: Oakville

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94(+?) Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2011

(100% cabernet sauvignon; a selection of the best barrels):  Bright ruby.  Aromas of blackberry, bitter cherry and crushed rock.  Superconcentrated if a bit youthfully aggressive today, with lovely purity to its flavors of blackberry and graphite.  At once sweet and penetrating, finishing with powerful tannins that will require patience.  Much more to come here:  I would not be surprised to see this merit an even higher score in six or seven years. 

98 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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