Hunt McKay

Morisoli Vineyard Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

9.315 ratings
9.53 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

This wine was clearly made with high aspirations, and it meets them. It’s pretty extracted, but the tannins, while still present in abundance, are starting to settle out. The nose is complex and intense. Dark cassis, graphite, fragrant high-toned smoke, even a floral note. Good acidity. The flavors coat the palate and cling with tenacity. Probably better in 3-5, but fantastic now.

This wine was clearly made with high aspirations, and it meets them. It’s pretty extracted, but the tannins, while still present in abundance, are starting to settle out. The nose is complex and intense. Dark cassis, graphite, fragrant high-toned smoke, even a floral note. Good acidity. The flavors coat the palate and cling with tenacity. Probably better in 3-5, but fantastic now.

Dec 13th, 2021
Daniel P. Drake

Today's wine is the 2012 Hunt McKay Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.

On the nose is rich black fruit which is pleasant to the senses. I am getting notes of blackberry, black cherry, black currant, dark chocolate, graphite and violets.

The palate is confirmed with brooding dark fruit, black cherry, blackberry, black currant, vanilla, smoky oak and rich earth.

The wine is a well balanced full velvety smooth body, medium + acidity, medium + smooth tannins and a long pleasing finish. An enjoyable wine all around. Have a wonderful week and as always be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Today's wine is the 2012 Hunt McKay Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.

On the nose is rich black fruit which is pleasant to the senses. I am getting notes of blackberry, black cherry, black currant, dark chocolate, graphite and violets.

The palate is confirmed with brooding dark fruit, black cherry, blackberry, black currant, vanilla, smoky oak and rich earth.

The wine is a well balanced full velvety smooth body, medium + acidity, medium + smooth tannins and a long pleasing finish. An enjoyable wine all around. Have a wonderful week and as always be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Jul 23rd, 2017
Daniel Wisner

Got damn this was good. #cabernertsauvignon

Got damn this was good. #cabernertsauvignon

Aug 31st, 2018
Kirk F
9.0

Rutherford dust! Really solid after an hour decant. Power and finesse here.

Rutherford dust! Really solid after an hour decant. Power and finesse here.

Jul 20th, 2018
B H
9.8

Red velvet. Or silk. Either way divine.

Red velvet. Or silk. Either way divine.

Jul 12th, 2017
Jennifer Alvarez

Earthy and smoky black cherry in color. Velvet finish with heat.

Earthy and smoky black cherry in color. Velvet finish with heat.

Jun 9th, 2017
Andy Tam

Something special at the end of the night. Deep bold big like Rutherford

Something special at the end of the night. Deep bold big like Rutherford

May 19th, 2017
Rob Grzywinski

Everything one could ever want in a Cabernet Sauvignon. Definitely decant to maximize its velvety goodness.

Everything one could ever want in a Cabernet Sauvignon. Definitely decant to maximize its velvety goodness.

Apr 5th, 2016
Valbruzzoli Cristian

Owner Lyra LLC

9.7

Valbruzzoli had this 9 years ago

Valbruzzoli had this 9 years ago

Mar 14th, 2016
Chris Nowakowski

Chris had this 7 years ago

Chris had this 7 years ago

Dec 5th, 2017