Cardinale Napa Valley 2018

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.