Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley - Red - 2018 :

 

Cardinale: Napa Valley's Definition of Luxury Cabernet

Cardinale Estate is driven by a singular mission: to craft the most expressive and age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley each vintage. The wine is a masterful blend of the region's top mountain fruit (including Howell Mountain and Mount Veeder) and valley floor benchlands. Under the guidance of Winemaker Christopher Carpenter, Cardinale delivers a wine of immense structure, power, and finesse.

Tasting Profile (Typical Vintage)

• Appearance: A deep, almost impenetrable garnet hue.
• Aromatics: Intense black fruit (cassis, mulberry) dominates, with elegant tertiary notes of cedar, graphite, dark cocoa, and subtle mint.
• Mouthfeel: Full-bodied and structured. The mountain tannins are firm yet perfectly integrated, leading to a plush, concentrated mid-palate and a finish of monumental length and complexity. This is a wine built to cellar.

Serving Suggestions

For optimal enjoyment, especially with younger bottles, allow for a 2-3 hour decant. Serve at a cellar temperature of 18°C.

• Pairing Suggestions: An outstanding match for classic British game, Sunday roasts, and mature, hard cheeses.

Napa Valley 2018
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