2021 | Cardinale Estate Red | Napa Valley Volnay intense and quite powerful

intense and quite powerful

leaving a twang of bitter clove that pinches at the cheeks as hints of graphite linger

raisins and dried fruits

The aromas here are very distinct with dried flowers such as lavender and violets

Clearly their decision to wait paid off

2021 | Cardinale Estate Red | Napa Valley Volnay intense and quite powerfulTasting Notes The perfect 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot, all of which spent 22 months in 80% new French oak. The idea of this release is to showcase fruit from throughout the valley, and to say that winemaker Chris Carpenter succeeded would be an understatement. It boasts off the charts richness and depth as well as notes of cassis, toasted spices, graphite, tobacco, and espresso, with perfectly integrated