Cardinale, Intrada, Napa Valley, California, USA 2021

92
Tasted by: Clive Pursehouse
(at Seattle, Washington, 13 Apr 2023)
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2029
A myriad of fermentation vessels makes for a classically bright Sauvignon Blanc with ample body and richness. Blended with a small percentage of Sémillon, it's a wine with fresh florals, bright acidity, and some depth and viscosity—aromas of ripe peach, beeswax, pollen, and lanolin open into a palate marked by rich texture. Flavours of honeyed pear, chamomile, hazelnut skin and ripe nectarine show a wine that has real ageing potential.
Cardinale, Intrada, Napa Valley, California, USA 2021
Producer
Cardinale
Brand
Intrada
Vintage
2021
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
USA
Region
California
Appellation
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14.20%
Body
Medium
Grapes
97% Sauvignon Blanc
3% Sémillon