2018 Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Cardinale is one of the oldest wineries in Oakville in Napa Valley. Cardinale makes only one wine each year. The wine consists largely of Cabernet Sauvignon with a smaller portion of Merlot. The winery has vineyards in various places in Napa Valley, including Diamond Mountain, Spring Mountain, Howell Mountain and Mount Veeder. A blend is made from all the individual parcels each year, different each year.

Guided by the vintage character of each year, Cardinale combines the distinctive flavors and personality of individual Napa Valley appellations into a richly layered, balanced whole. The final blend of Cardinale Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was born from eight appellations, eleven vineyards and 32 individual wine lots.

The 2018 Cardinale is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot and was aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, 81% of which were new. Deep garnet purple in colour, this wine emerges from the glass with vibrant notes of warm cassis, black cherry and wild blueberry, followed by earthy aromas with an undertone of tobacco and garrigue. Medium to full bodied, elegant and refreshing, the vibrant black and blue fruit palate offers a beautifully fine texture and plenty of energy, with a long finish that sparkles.

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.