Greg Gregory

9.4

Greg had this 6 years ago

with Flora, Jason and 1 other

David Goldfinger

9.6

What a wine. As I have said before Cardinale has been a gateway wine for me. The nose upon opening was briefly very fruit forward. Later drinking like a true bdx. — 7 years ago

Ryan M

9.6

Wow this stuff was amazing #chriscarpenterisgod — 7 years ago

Eric

9.9

My overall favorite of the night. Amazing nose of wildflowers, perfume, and baking spices. Bold but balanced palate with dark blue fruits and a finish that just approached sweet. The Derek Jeter of wine. Incredible! — 7 years ago

with S.R.Alexander

Carl Fischer

9.5

My better half pulled this - I screamed NOOOOO!!!! as I heard the cork pop - we only had one bottle and I thought it would be way too early. The good news is that this Chris Carpenter made Syrah from Spring Mountain, while a baby, yes, is still absolutely delicious.

The nose offers up baking spice and vanilla. The tannins are gripping on the entry. Flavors of blackberry, brown sugar, hint of bacon (the strong savory notes that can be typical of Syrah are thankfully absent). Very balanced - it’s fruit forward without being sweet or a fruit bomb. There is decent acid but the tannins are dominating.

Give this one a little more time or a serious decant. Still excellent now. — 6 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Tasted these at Yangarra. Chris Carpenter is making Hickinbotham there. If you don't know Chris...maybe you know his "Lokoya" Cabernets. On the nose, raspberries, plum, blackberries, black cherries and dry florals. Soft and supple blackberries, plum, dark cherries, strawberries follow late, soft, round and delicate spices, silky tannins and a touch of anise. The finish is lean cherries with medium slightly dry medium plus tannins. Tasted with Chris Carpenter. — 7 years ago

S.R.Alexander

9.7

Mint, wild flowers and cotton candy. Sexy nose. Palate stays true to the nose with a splash of cedar. — 7 years ago

with Eric and Kim

AG

9.8

2014 Futures Release party at Cardinale. 99 is drinking beautifully! — 7 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.4

Smooth as silk and in a perfect place. — 7 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.0

Been on a Howell Mountain binge for a while. Loving the tight mountain fruit and Volcanic soils giving the spice background. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot and Malbec. Probably needs more time in the bottle. I think it will then loosen up. — 7 years ago

with Katherine