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Cardinale

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

9.424 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck

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CardinaleNapa Valley, CaliforniaCabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Aaron Means
9.3

Better than the 06. Very silky and remains youthful and deep. Not complex at all, but delicious. I still don't get the hype with these wines.

Better than the 06. Very silky and remains youthful and deep. Not complex at all, but delicious. I still don't get the hype with these wines.

Nov 5th, 2017
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.5

Wow!Awesome 2005 Cardinale brought by Ron an Sherry! Loaded with fruit component layers of velvety smooth tannin. Great balance and structure. One of the Wines of the night! CB 95

Wow!Awesome 2005 Cardinale brought by Ron an Sherry! Loaded with fruit component layers of velvety smooth tannin. Great balance and structure. One of the Wines of the night! CB 95

Mar 21st, 2016
Jason Case
9.8

Deep red fruit, leather, tobacco, balance completely. At peak in the glass 40mins

Deep red fruit, leather, tobacco, balance completely. At peak in the glass 40mins

Jan 3rd, 2024
Duck
9.5

Yeah

Yeah

Sep 4th, 2017
AG
9.6

Showing beautiful notes of its age. Fruit playing back in the mix, nuances coming nicely to the forefront. Red fruit, leather, cigar box. Drinking beautifully.

Showing beautiful notes of its age. Fruit playing back in the mix, nuances coming nicely to the forefront. Red fruit, leather, cigar box. Drinking beautifully.

Apr 25th, 2017
Nils Johnson
9.4

(my portfolio)
Secondary flavors are stronger than the last time I had this 3 years ago. Earth and leather and black tobacco join up with dried cranberries, mocha and blackberry jam. I only got a small glass because I was sharing but I really wish I'd been able to decant this sucker.

(my portfolio)
Secondary flavors are stronger than the last time I had this 3 years ago. Earth and leather and black tobacco join up with dried cranberries, mocha and blackberry jam. I only got a small glass because I was sharing but I really wish I'd been able to decant this sucker.

Apr 1st, 2016
Justin Bothur
8.8

Justin had this 7 years ago

Justin had this 7 years ago

Sep 10th, 2017
Christopher McPherson
8.5

Christopher had this 11 years ago

Christopher had this 11 years ago

Oct 18th, 2013
Kat Thomas

Sommelier Rose.Rabbit.Lie

9.3

Kat had this 11 years ago

Kat had this 11 years ago

Sep 23rd, 2013
Bud Fisher
9.3

Bud had this 8 years ago

Bud had this 8 years ago

Apr 8th, 2017