Morisoli Vineyard, Whitehall Lane
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 52
Vintage: 2023
Morisoli Vineyard, Whitehall Lane
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Collaboration lot between Whitehall Lane and Morisoli Vineyard
- Nostalgic throwback after 30 years brings two iconic Rutherford brands back together
- Sourced from Millennium and Morisoli Vineyards in the Rutherford appellation, aging in French oak for 20 months
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon crafted by winemakers Joel Aiken and Jason Moulton
Description
This collaboration lot between Whitehall Lane and Morisoli Vineyard features a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon crafted by winemakers Jason Moulton and Joel Aiken. This nostalgic throwback brings two iconic Rutherford brands back together after 30 years.
Joel Aiken
Winemaker, Morisoli Vineyard, Whitehall Lane
Joel Aiken is a native of Fresno, California, where his family farmed peaches on their 15-acre ranch. Graduating from UC Davis in 1983 with a M.S. in Enology, Joel’s thesis focused on the difference between French vs. American oak barrels' effects on Cabernet Sauvignon. Working for Beaulieu Vineyards during this time, Joel was quickly promoted to Winemaker in 1985, only the third in Beaulieu’s history. He regularly worked with greats such as André Tchelistcheff and developed an incredible expertise for making wine from Rutherford. After leaving Beaulieu Vineyards in 2009, Joel started his winemaking consulting business and has made Morisoli Wine since 2018.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Jason Moulton
Winemaker, Morisoli Vineyard, Whitehall Lane
Jason was hired in March 2016 and previously spent over 14 years making wine in Napa Valley, Russian River, Canada, New Zealand, Bordeaux and South Africa. He has worked with renowned winemakers Philippe Melka, David Ramey and Ashley Heisey. He quickly moved through the ranks from cellar worker to cellar master, assistant winemaker to winemaker, most notably at Long Meadow Ranch Winery in St. Helena, Cliff Lede Vineyards in Yountville and most recently at Brassfield Estate Winery in the High Valley AVA of Lake County.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winery Distribution
Morisoli Vineyard, Whitehall Lane is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.