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Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan 2008
HED81923
75 cl
15.5%
£630.00
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Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan 2008 is a full-bodied single-vineyard red wine produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in the Saint Helena region of California. Founded by former investment banker Jayson Woodbridge, Hundred Acre is one of the most exciting projects to have emerged in Napa in the past 20 years, focusing on crafting single-vineyard wines with an emphasis on quality (Jayson`s Wraith was the first ever to receive 100 points for the first three consecutive vintages). The wines are generally aged for at least 30 months in tight-grained barriques before bottling. The Kayli Morgan Vineyard is located just north of Saint Helena at the base of Howell Mountain and features soils of brown clay which retain moisture during hot period and produce wines with power, structure and minerality.
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(15.5% alcohol): Bright medium red. Subtly complex aromas of black raspberry, blackberry, dusty cocoa powder, toffee and licorice; I often find a Pomerol quality to this wine, despite the fact that it's 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Wonderfully suave and seamless, with a thickness of texture leavened by firm acidity and a hint of herbs. Really lovely class and energy here, in spite of its almost confectionery sweetness. More tightly wound and delineated than the Ark, with darker berry, plum, licorice, toffee and flavors enlivened by minerality and a touch of herbs. This still-youthful wine has loosened up a bit since I last tasted it as part of a spectacular horizontal tasting two years ago and finishes quite harmonious, with serious ripe tannins and integrated acidity. As ripe and thick as this is, there's a soil-driven, savory, claret-like character that's captivating. Offers a lighter touch than the Ark. This held up beautifully in the recorked bottle, showing a liqueur-like, velvety sweetness without ever becoming heavy.Stephen Tanzer1st May 2018
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