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Cardinale Red Meritage 1999
Cardinale Red Meritage 1999


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Cardinale Red Meritage 1999


Bordeaux Red Blends

from Napa Valley, California

red wine
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The Wine Advocate 93 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 93 point rating
Wine Spectator 92 point ratingWine Spectator 92 point rating
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2006
Wine Enthusiast 2006 Red Meritage 100 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2006 Red Meritage 100 point rating
The Wine Advocate 2006 Red Meritage 94 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2006 Red Meritage 94 point rating
2004
The Wine Advocate 2004 Red Meritage 95 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2004 Red Meritage 95 point rating
2003
The Wine Advocate 2003 Red Meritage 95 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2003 Red Meritage 95 point rating
2002
The Wine Advocate 2002 Red Meritage 95 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2002 Red Meritage 95 point rating
2001
The Wine Advocate 2001 Red Meritage 93 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2001 Red Meritage 93 point rating
International Wine Cellar 2001 Red Meritage 93 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 2001 Red Meritage 93 point rating
2000
International Wine Cellar 2000 Red Meritage 94 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 2000 Red Meritage 94 point rating
1998
The Wine Advocate 1998 Red Meritage 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 1998 Red Meritage 91 point rating
International Wine Cellar 1998 Red Meritage 90 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 1998 Red Meritage 90 point rating
1997
The Wine Advocate 1997 Red Meritage 95 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 1997 Red Meritage 95 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 1997 Red Meritage 95 point ratingWine Enthusiast 1997 Red Meritage 95 point rating
Wine Spectator 1997 Red Meritage 93 point ratingWine Spectator 1997 Red Meritage 93 point rating
1996
The Wine Advocate 1996 Red Meritage 94 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 1996 Red Meritage 94 point rating
Wine Spectator 1996 Red Meritage 93 point ratingWine Spectator 1996 Red Meritage 93 point rating
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winemaker's notes:

Cardinale established itself to be in the midst of a handful of the most consistently exceptional red wines in the world. It is an intricate composition of superlative vineyard sites with stand-alone excellence. Definitely Cabernet Sauvignon, predominately from the Napa Valley, wine comes from three mountain estate vineyards on Mount Veeder, Howell Mountain and Alexander Mountain. Cardinale provides a powerful sensory experience rich in complex aromas, layered flavors and seamless texture. In the words of Robert Parker Jr.'s, The Wine Advocate, Cardinale "is one of the profound wines being produced in northern California." Less than 3000 cases produced.

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dsilver668@sbcglobal.net - California, Bay Area
So why may you ask am I writing a review when I couldn't even begin to analyze this wonderful product as articulately as those tasters at Wine Spectator. I suppose if I am a complete amateur than my thoughts might just perk your interest in the wonderful winery. Well I had never heard of Cardinale until I actually found the winery next to Opus which of course I had heard of. The 1999 is a wonderful wine. I tasted it last month and it is still young in the sense that 2 more years will mellow the overall flavors nicely. I bought the 1998 vintage which is ready to be enjoyed today. I feel due to the harsher growing season it has actually produced a better wine as of today. I do think if you are a fan of Opus or Cardinale you will love this wine. Defiantly invest in half a case of the 1999, and half of the 1998. Over the next two to three years you can enjoy the 98, and then move to the 99. Cardinale has a wonderful web site describing each growing season in detail so the next time you taste a vintage you can decide for yourself. Enjoy...
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