Whitehall Lane, Morisoli Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Whitehall Lane · California › Napa Valley › United States of America
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
93
/100
Reviews
7
professional
Vintages
No vintages
NV
Community Reviews
99
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92.6
Avg Score
94
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Taster #0539
· Jan 21, 2020
90/100
Still a beautiful bottle after all these years. Well balanced.
1992 vintage
Taster #4674
· Jan 29, 2016
93/100
had for a Boy With A Ball event at our house, a big hit all around, this wine had plenty of body but wasn't heavy in any way, tasted much younger than its 24 year age, nonetheless there was a perfect balance of fruit still hanging around (red mostly, some currents), alongside secondary spices... mulling spices is what I got, and with a healthy dose of acidity to keep it bright... people remarked several times on how good and different …
1992 vintage
Taster #4674
· Nov 29, 2015
91/100
not as good as prior bottles, just seemed a little tired, med plus body, good acid, fruit was in the background and darkish, very nice and opened up considerably after an hour in decanter but my recollection was that it was much better in the past, not sure this means it is running out of time... however i will be making sure to try another soon (have five left)
1992 vintage
Taster #4674
· Dec 3, 2014
93/100
Jill's 50th bday, no notes but remember this being one of the highlights (and outshining the '86 Dunn NV cab sauv -- which was more elegant and light), the fruit was still alive and well, also had some cedar and tobacco, good acid for balance… a terrific wine for sure (as has been the case with prior bottles)
1992 vintage
Taster #4674
· Nov 19, 2014
eighth bottle in our tasting line up so not too much to say other than this was fantastic, i frankly would say it rivaled the '78 Beringer Private Reserve tasted alongside -- which is high praise… so pumped that i have three more, the boys thought this was much younger than '92 and also mostly were thinking (as was also the case with the Beringer) old world… old Cali cabs can be a treasure
1992 vintage
Taster #2309
· Oct 10, 2013
93/100
Really holding up well. Lots of dark currant and sour cherry fruit, with notes of tobacco and leather and a solid backbone of acidity.
1992 vintage
Taster #2092
· Dec 28, 2008
94/100
Cork a little wet, ullage to bottom of neck. Still inky purple with minimal brick at edge, very expressive nose of mature Napa Valley cab with cassis and mocha, but wouldn't guess the age by the nose, as it seemed younger than 16 y/o. Deep expressive flavors of dark fruits and mocha, ripe and showing only some of it's age, great mid to late palate and length. This was quite fine stuff, and really pleasant to drink. Stored in a …
1992 vintage
Taster #1579
· Aug 17, 2008
There was a serious funk on this one when I opened it. I had immediately given up on this one but after about 30 minutes (or less), the funk blew off and became very enjoyable. For a lack of "better" descriptors, I would say this had what I perceive as typical "older Napa cab" characteristics
1992 vintage
Taster #2159
· Sep 5, 2003
94/100
Tasted in double-blind fashion at Vintage Wines, Ltd. Bottle provided by Ken Johnson. Bright disc. Deep garnet robe with brick rim. Clean nose, showing very intense aromas of plum, cigar box, kirsch and leather. Full-bodied on the palate, with medium acidity, soft tannins and similar flavors as for the nose. Long, smooth finish. Beautiful at this point!
1992 vintage