Cardinale

Cardinale

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 1997

So awesome to crack this ‘97 last night with a Wagyu steak. Killer nose of camphor and shroomy undergrowth led a powerful, feminine palate of cassis and light espresso, dark red and blue fruit. Initially came across as young but quickly bricked out visually and as it came to room temp the secondary aromatics - pencil shavings of note - and palate layers - vanilla, espresso, blackcurrant, roasted chocolate bean, light oak - came through. It stayed strong for over 2 hours in decanter and kept evolving, but then headed for a downslope not unexpected for a 27 year old (to say nothing of its downsloping taster!). — a month ago

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Ron R

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Nice notes. They made me feel like I was there tasting it with you…
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Lemme know when you get to Montreal, @Ron R , and we’ll make it happen!
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Whoa nice pulll

Château Croix Cardinale

Revelation Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2023

@delectable: this is the Révélation de Croix Cardinale — 7 months ago

Paololeo

Passo Del Cardinale Primitivo di Manduria

Cork of the north. Smooth, dark fruits. — 7 months ago

Cardinale

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

I quite enjoyed this but Kayla didn’t quite love it. Very big, well integrated. Lots of cream de cassis. — a month ago

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Château Croix Cardinale

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2023

The new project Croix Cardinale — 7 months ago

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Mt. Brave

Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

David T
9.4

Many of you that see my posts know I don’t open a Napa Cabernet this young. However, this was selling at my Costco for $69.99. K&L Wine Merchants $99.99. Delectable at $115. So, I had to buy a four. I coravined this bottle for a Somm friend last weekend who likes his Napa reds young. 🤷‍♂️

While this has seen a bit of bottle evolution, it still needs another 6-8 yrs before I open another and has the potential to pick up another point or two then.

Nose shows; brambly blackberries, stewy black plum, black raspberries, darkest cherries, boysenberries and strawberries off the glass edges. Dry tobacco, leather, dark spice, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon notes, vanilla, anise, dark, rich, turned earth and withering, dark, slightly candied flowers.

The palate expresses some evolution. It is rich, ripe; brambly blackberries, stewy black plum, black raspberries, darkest cherries, boysenberries, hints of blueberries and strawberries off the glass edges. Tarry, dry medium plus tannins. Dry tobacco, leather, dark spice with a touch of heat, mixed darker berry cola, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon notes, vanilla, black tea, anise, mixed fresh & drier herbs, dark, rich, turned earth, barrel shavings/dust, a hint of black pepper, moist, grey clay, dry top soil, dry river stone and withering, dark, red, slightly candied flowers with violets, very round, phat acidity with a well; balanced, big structured, tensioned, lush, elegant and nicely layered & polished finish that lasts a full 90 seconds. Still kind of in its primary stage.

This is made by Chris Carpenter who also makes; Lokoya, Cardinale, La Jota, Hickinbotham (Australia) made at Yangarra. Sofia & I tasted at Yangarra and after tasted his Hickinbotham with him in 2017.

Photos of; staff picking on Mount Veeder, Chris Carpenter in the cellar and scenic shot of Mount Veeder.
— 8 months ago

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Château Fleur Cardinale

Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Beautifully deep claret with tight tannins that required a good 1-2 hours of decanting to unlock the wine’s texture. The blend is darker fruit with an outwardly apparent Cabernet Franc element that brings violets on the nose and blackberry and brambles on the palette. At or near its peak with a lot of longevity remaining. — 3 months ago

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Château Fleur Cardinale

White Bordeaux Blend 2023

The new White Cuvee — 6 months ago

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Cardinale

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Lovely wine. Lavender and black fruit nose. Blue fruit, cassis, menthol, pencil shavings, black licorice. Amazing texture and mouthfeel. Lovely long finish. Fantastic wine, gonna have to order some more. — 7 months ago

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