Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Cardinale |
Label Name: | Napa Valley |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 98pts; Jeb Dunnuck 98pts; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97/97+; James Suckling 97pts. Aged ~22 months in 81% new French oak
Tasting Note
Deep blue-black fruit (cassis, black cherry, wild blueberry), dark chocolate, graphite and tobacco with floral rose-petal lift; refined, energetic palate and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged cheddar, venison; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese roasted duck, Szechuan braised beef, miso-marinated steak.
Production Method
Blend from multiple Napa sub‑appellations; fermented and aged 22 months in French oak (≈81% new); mountain-grown grapes and traditional Napa élevage.
Vineyard Info
Cardinale (Jackson Family Wines) crafts an age-worthy Napa Cabernet blend; winemaker Christopher Carpenter blends hillside blocks from multiple appellations for concentrated, refined wines.