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<H1>2000 CARDINALE -- Cardinale Shopping Cart</H1>
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<strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br>
"Our 2000 Cardinale exhibits aromas of cherry, plum, blackberry and currant fruit enveloped in alluring notes of dark chocolate, tobacco and mineral. Full bodied with a voluptuous middle palate, the wine offers rich, dark and red fruit characteristics with very approachable entry tannins. Cardinale allies power and elegance, possessing layered, complex flavors, focused tannins, and a heady, lengthy finish." - Christopher Carpenter, Cardinale Winemaker
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<strong>ACCLAIM</strong><br>
92-94 Points - "Full bright ruby. High-toned, pure aromas of black cherry, licorice, violet and bitter chocolate. Powerful and very intense, with enticingly sweet black cherry and mocha flavors. A rare combination of strength and finesse. This may ultimately be sweeter and suppler than the '99. The tannins are currently covered by extremely persistent fruit. Mt. Veeder and Howell Mountain fruit comprise the core of this blend." - Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, May, 2002
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<strong>VINEYARD SOURCING</strong><br>
Each vineyard block destined for Cardinale is selected for the distinct footprint of individual flavor components. Our 2000 Cardinale is made from four unique vineyards that lend precise aromas and flavors layered to create a rich, integrated expression.
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Howell Mountain, Keyes Vineyard, Napa Valley (48%)
Alexander Mountain Estate, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County (20%)
Veeder Peak Vineyard, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley (19%)
Knights Valley, Sonoma Vineyard (13%)
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<strong>COMPOSITION</strong><br>
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot
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<strong>APPELLATION</strong><br>
63% Napa Valley, 37% Sonoma County
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