Winery - Cardinale
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The lovely bouquet of blackberry jam, oak with mint, cedar, and black olives draws you in. Broad and rich on the palate, with ample but fine tannins. Great depth of dark-berry fruit, with coffee and cedar shadings. The explosive finish just keeps going as intriguing sweet-tart fruit and bitter chocolate notes please all the way out. Best to hold six to nine years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A darkly colored, tannic Cabernet whose dry astringency keeps it from being thoroughly enjoyable now. Despite the astringency, however, it showcases an immaculate core of blackberries and black currants. Elegant and classy, it should age well throughout the decade.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tasted in a flight of great and famous Napa wines, this Cardinale stood at the head of the pack. Starts with a very fine nose of cedar, cassis, ripe blackberries and violets, then turns dramatic and refined in the mouth. Shows vast depth and length, with the finish a full minute of sweet fruits and spices. Marvelous tannins, so plush and elegant, so powerful yet refined. The grapes hail from Mt. Veeder, Howell Mountain, Stags Leap and Oakville, and the blend contains 14% Merlot. As good as it is now, it will improve for at least eight years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Opens with nice aromas of currants, mint and smoky oak, and then turns plush in the mouth, with flavors of blackberries, olives and dried herbs. After that, the tannins kick in, and last through the finish with a puckery astringency. Not likely to age well, because the fruity concentration just isn’t there.
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