Sign In

2016 Morlet Family Vineyards Estate St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5ltr

Not Currently In Auction

Latest Sale Price

June 25, 2023 - $290

Estimate

Have a 2016 Morlet Family Vineyards Estate St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5ltr to sell?
Get a Free Estimate

RATINGS

97+ Jeb Dunnuck

...more structured, masculine wine... Opulent notes of black fruits, chocolate, smoked earth, and some obvious minerality all emerge from this full-bodied, structured, big-boned Cabernet Sauvignon.

96The Wine Advocate

...bold notions of crème de cassis, mocha, Black Forest cake and hoisin with hints of chargrill, sautéed herbs and truffles. While generously fruited and full-bodied, the palate reveals beautiful elegance and bags of finesse, displaying super ripe, grainy tannins with great freshness, finishing very long and mineral laced.

96Vinous / IWC

...fabulous. Rich, deep and structured, the 2016 possesses tremendous class and pedigree to burn...stands out for its vertical lift and tannic spine, both of which give it considerable energy. There is so much to like.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena

St. Helena AVA is at the northern end of Napa Valley just north of Rutherford and south of Calistoga. It is a relatively warm climate thanks to the Mayacamas Mountains on its western edge, which protect it from Pacific Ocean fog. Out of the 9,000 acres in the appellation, some 1,500 are under vine. The principal grapes grown in St. Helena are the Bordeaux grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. St. Helena is considered prime wine producing territory, and it was one of the first important wine producing regions in northern California. The legendary Charles Krug founded his winery just north of the town of St. Helena in 1873, and today the appellation is home to many prestigious producers, including Abreu, Grace Family and Spottswoode.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.