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Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
HED87387
75 cl
14.5%
£265.00
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Cardinale’s mission is to produce a singular Cabernet Sauvignon from the highest quality Napa Valley vineyards. The 2011 offers elegant notes of black cherry, cassis and spice, a full-bodied mouthfeel and light, but perfectly ripe, tannins. A cooler vintage and winemaker, Chris Carpenter, has yet again worked his magic.
92 Vinous
(an 89/11 blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot): Bright ruby-red. Classic cabernet sauvignon aromas of cassis, blackberry, bitter chocolate, coffee, shoe polish and mint. At once rich and suave, showing lovely purity and early sex appeal to the sappy flavors of blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, minerals and licorice. The broad finish features sweet tannins and lingering minerality. Winemaker Chris Carpenter gets first pick of Jackson Family Wines' Napa Valley cabernet, and his objective is to make a wine with early attractiveness. This one is especially lovely in the context of its vintage.Stephen Tanzer1st May 2014
91 Robert Parker
Winemaker Christopher Carpenter, who is also responsible for the wines of Lokoya, has fashioned an opaque ruby/purple-colored 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon offering notes of black cherries, black currants, and spicy oak, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, low acidity and light but sweet tannin. Another strong effort in this challenging vintage, it should drink well for 10-12 years. - Robert M. Parker, Jr.
17.5 Jancis Robinson
A very inviting nose and still feels young but showing attractive cassis and spearmint with kirsch and leather. The mineral note is present alongside extremely elegant tannins that caress the front of the mouth. Just enough freshness and plenty of dried herbs – rosemary and thyme. Still has so much life left and is just beginning to blossom. (AC)
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