96/100
Robert Parker
"A superb wine from Chris Carpenter and the Kendall-Jackson family, this blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot, sourced mainly from the Jackson family's mountain vineyards, is fabulous. Cardinale 2013 has a dense purple color. A sweet kiss of crème de cassis as well as licorice, blackberry and coffee is found in this full-bodied, rather intense and sublime Cabernet. It should drink well for at least 25 years. It was aged in around 91% new French oak barrels for 18-20 months before bottling. It's certainly one of the finest Cardinales we've ever tasted. " (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker) Wooden case delivery on orders of 6 bottles of this wine.
Features
Estate
Cardinale
Vintage
2013
Designation
Napa Valley
Region
California
Grape varieties
86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot
Terroirs
the best Napa Valley terroirs: Mount Veeder, Spring Mountain District, Howell Mountain, Diamond Mountain District, Stags Leap, St. Helena
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
per plot. Fermentation in semi-open tanks with indigenous yeasts.
Breeding
19 months in French oak barrels (91% new)
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep purple color
Nose
aromas of crème de cassis, black fruit, liquorice with a touch of coffee
Mouth
full-bodied, intense and deep
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2040
Cardinale
Napa Valley
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2015 guide) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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