2022 Amici Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

96points

James Suckling

“Medium-bodied with soft tannins that are round and caressing…”

Vineyard Notes

Morisoli Vineyard consists of 53 contiguous acres on the famed Rutherford Bench in the Napa Valley. Gary Morisoli is the fourth generation of his family to grow grapes on this historic property, which has been family-farmed for over 100 years. Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, the fruit from this vineyard is some of the most sought after in the Napa Valley. Surrounded by Staglin Family Vineyard, Scarecrow, Joseph Phelps Vineyards and Inglenook, Morisoli Vineyard fruit exhibits classic “Rutherford Dust” qualities and rich Cabernet Sauvignon character.

Winemaking Notes

The 2022 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon captures the essence of Rutherford with its expressive and layered profile. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, licorice, cedar box, and classic Rutherford dust mingle with hints of baker’s chocolate, vanilla bean, and roasted nuts. On the palate, the wine is rich and dense, offering Chambord-like qualities, roasted cherry, and currant, accented by subtle notes of black olive and soy. Forward and opulent, this wine delivers impressive depth and a lingering, luxurious finish.
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard
Morisoli Vineyard
Appellation
Rutherford, Napa Valley
Blend
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol
14.8%
Fermentation & Aging
100% Stainless Steel fermentation; Aged 16 months in 100% new French oak barrels

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Reviews

96points

James Suckling

Dark berries, dark cherries and pencil shavings on the nose. Medium-bodied with soft tannins that are round and caressing, crunchy fruit and a vivid finish. It shows very good energy and focus for the vintage, which was 60% of a normal crop from selection. It’s very attractive now, but better in three or four years. Try after 2028.

93points

Jeb Dunnuck

Coming from Rutherford, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli Vineyard is deep ruby/plum-hued and reveals a beautiful, baking spice-driven perfume of red and black fruits, chocolate, dried tobacco, and graphite. This medium-bodied, plush, soft, charming Cabernet Sauvignon has nicely integrated tannins, the more open-knit, moderately concentrated style of the vintage, and a great finish. Drink bottles over the coming decade.

92points

Vinous

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli Vineyard is laced with dark red/purplish fruit, licorice, lavender and espresso. The 2022 offers plenty of up-front richness in its fruit and aromatic presence, but it does feel a bit compact on the mid-palate and finish. This is another wine of proportion and class.

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