{"title":"Cardinale Wine","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A magnificent wine made the by the brilliant winemaker Chris Carpenter, who also works for the Kendall-Jackson empire at Lokoya and a handful of other estates ...sourced from multiple vineyards owned by the Jacksons, from Veeder Peak to Spring Mountain to Howell Mountain.\" — Robert Parker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a portfolio of wineries containing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-lokoya\" title=\"Lokoya Winery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLokoya\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/verite-wines\" title=\"Verite Wines\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVerite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and La Jota, the Jackson family could very well be the wine equivalent of the world-famous musical family. In 1982, \u003cstrong\u003eJess Jackson\u003c\/strong\u003e created yet another marvel of the wine world in the coveted Napa terroir: \u003cstrong\u003eCardinale Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Set on producing the region's top \u003cstrong\u003ecabernet sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e from a collection of nearby vineyards, Cardinale wines are produced with age in mind, able to sit in your cellar for years before hitting peak condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCardinale Estate Napa Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 8 vineyards are a part of the Cardinale estate, \u003cstrong\u003emountain-grown grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e have become the foundation of the final blend thanks to 6 mountain vineyards and 2 valley floor plots. Each vintage contains varying amounts of cabernet sauvignon and merlot in the blend, working as the sole varietals in the age-worthy wine. The estate's vineyards are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeeder Peak Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWS Keyes Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLa Jota Estate Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAndrew Geoffrey Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWallis Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYverdon Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVan Z Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClos Du Val Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the vineyard, the vines may struggle in the thin, rocky soils on the steep slopes. These mountain-grown vines require extra care and attention to fully extract the intense flavor, layered complexity, and rich tannins of the grapes. The lower-elevation grapes, conversely, are more refined, offering a more vivid character and finer tannins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCardinale Wines: Chris Carpenter's Winemaking Talent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Carpenter\u003c\/strong\u003e is the estate's head winemaker and brings his multi-layered personality to the wine. As a \"do-it-all\" man, Carpenter balances the act of being the estate's head winemaker and vineyard manager, planting his personality into every bottle. He believes that each drink should have big, yet refined and elegant tastes that improve with age. Though the final blends are ready for drinking young, each vintage is made for long-term aging. Called a \"brilliant winemaker\" by \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e, his philosophy has grabbed the attention of other notable critics like \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni,\u003c\/strong\u003e who called his creations \u003cstrong\u003e\"one of the most finessed wines [he has] ever tasted.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpectacular \u0026amp; Rare: Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited production of 2,000 cases per year has led Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon to become one of Napa's most coveted wines. While older vintages are treasured in Napa's wine scene, youthful Cardinale wines are some of the estate's most sought-after, acclaimed drinks. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 2019 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e was called \"another brilliant wine from Carpenter that can offer pleasure today yet also evolve for 20-25 years or more\" by renowned critic \u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck.\u003c\/strong\u003e The drink gained an additional 99-point score from \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e and 98+ points from\u003cstrong\u003e James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e. Furthermore, the \u003cstrong\u003e2013 and 2016 Cardinale Cabernets \u003c\/strong\u003eare begging to be secured by collectors thanks to their outstanding aging ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab some bottles from this coveted Napa estate today!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cardinale-1997-750ml","title":"1997 Cardinale Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP95 \"There are 3,900 cases of the prodigious 1997 Cardinale, comprised primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon with a tiny dollop of Merlot. The wine has an opaque bluish black\/purple color, a knockout nose of black cherry liqueur intermixed with cassis, lead pencil, mineral, and smoky oak. The glorious richness in the mouth is backed up by a full-bodied, opulently-textured, super-extracted wine that is neither heavy nor ponderous. Stunning purity, a fabulous multi-layered impression, and a finish that goes on for nearly a minute make this the most exciting Cardinale to date.\" RP Dec 2000","brand":"Cardinale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965632819259,"sku":"USR:CAR:CARD-0750-1997-F0L0C0","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRCARCARD-0750-1997-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1773872985"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/cardinale_wine.jpg?v=1733169825","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/cardinale-wine.oembed?page=100","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}