2010 Cardinale
Go big or go home right? Last night and final wine of the cruise we decided to grab this....why not its 50% off right?
Deep mix of garnet and ruby red core with medium garnet edges. Layered nose of a 2010 with damp forest floor, a little stinky, leaves, red berries, cigar box and more spices. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and balanced acidity. Well integrated and full bodied. Lots of red berries on the palate with earthy undertones and notes of tobacco leaves and bramble berries. A touch of dark rocks too. Excellent wine with a beautifully long finish.
Led by 86% Cabernet Sauvignon coming from all over the valley such as the Keyes Vineyard on Howell Mountain, Veeder Park on Mount Veeder, Andrew Geoffrey Vineyard on Diamond Mountain, Spring Mountain Vineyard on Spring Mountain and Van Z Vineyard in St. Helena. The remainder is made up of 14% Merlot that comes from the Keyes Vineyard on Howell Mountain. Aged for 20 months in 98% new French oak barrels.
2017 till 2032.
Price Point:
$$$$$ - Purchased on the Allure of the Seas for $215.35, retail price is around $230.00.