Cardinale Cardinale 2007

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Cardinale
Cardinale 2007

Vintage : 2007
Country : USA
Region : California
Subregion Napa
Type : Red
Style Deep Full Bodied
Format : 75cl
Alcohol : 14,5°
Grappes : 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot

Experts		Score	Vintage
RP	Robert Parker	94	2007
WE	Wine Enthusiast	93	2007
VN	Vinous (Antonio Galloni)	93	2007
WS	Wine Spectator	91	2007

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Robert Parker (RP) : 94 Points (2007)

The impressive 2007 exhibits an opaque purple color as well as abundant aromas of sweet red and black currants, kirsch, spice box, licorice, and toasty new oak. Full-bodied, big, structured, and layered,it will benefit from 3-4 years of cellaring. Winemaker Christopher Carpenter has again turned out a wine that should evolve for 25 years. Impressive.

Wine Enthusiast (WE) : 93 Points (2007)

A darkly colored, tannic Cabernet whose dry astringency keeps it from being thoroughly enjoyable now. Despite the astringency, however, it showcases an immaculate core of blackberries and black currants. Elegant and classy, it should age well throughout the decade. Cellar Selection.

Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) : 93 Points (2007)

Bright full ruby. Sexy oak complements aromas of crushed cassis, black cherry, violet, licorice and bitter chocolate. Pliant and dense but with a captivating light touch to the dark fruit and violet flavors. Classic firmly structured Napa Cabernet, finishing impressively long and lively, with fine-grained tannins. Winemaker Chris Carpenter is able to select from Jess Jackson's Artisans & Estates' best Cabernet vineyards around Napa Valley. (ST) (5/2010)

Wine Spectator (WS) : 91 Points (2007)

Potent and well-built, offering a mix of pure, ripe blackberry and currant, with touches of smoke and cedar and rich, chewy tannins. Best from 2014 through 2025.