Lot 264
CARDINALE PROPRIETARY RED WINE 2002 (1) 96 WA
MAYACAMAS VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2002 (1)
ZD WINES RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2002 (1)
Lot 264 Details
CARDINALE PROPRIETARY RED WINE 2002 (1)
Napa Valley.
A profound blend from superstar winemaker Chris Carpenter, the 2002 Cardinale is composed of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot from two of the Jackson Family’s top vineyards on Mt. Veeder (70% of the blend), the Keyes Vineyard on Howell Mountain (12% of the blend), and the rest from fruit purchased from the To-Kalon Vineyard in Oakville. This spectacular 2002 is drinkable, but it is still 3-4 years away from its plateau of full maturity. A large-scaled, intense, extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon that combines power with elegance, it exhibits an inky/ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of vanilla, toast, creme de cassis, cedar and licorice. With gorgeous ripeness and texture in addition to a multidimensional personality, it can be drunk now, but will be even better in a few years. It will last for 15-20 years. There are 750 cases of the 2002 Cardinale. Tasted: June 2012 WA 96
MAYACAMAS VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2002 (1)
Napa Valley.
ZD WINES RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2002 (1)
Napa Valley.