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Cardinale - Red 2021 (750ml)

Cardinale - Red 2021 (750ml)

Regular price $449.00 USD
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NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON
“I have been thinking about family a lot lately. My daughters are out of the house now and forging their own lives, though it is funny how on the financial side I still get calls from them. Their heritage stems from a mélange of sources including Irish, German, Russian, Greek, Polish, and French. God knows who they will have children with someday, but my future grandchildren will have even more of a blend. That diversity and the unique stories—some known, some forgotten or intangible—that make up our genetic, cultural and migratory history is something I find fascinating and take pride in to a great degree. Cardinale is much like that. Primarily based on a blend of different appellations, it is also a compendium of stories: How those vineyards came to be included in the wine, the interactions with vineyard and winery staff who came in and out of the picture as the grapes and wine were evolving, how each vineyard fared in that vintage’s particular weather, and my own process of observation and blending to capture all those strands. This is really what Cardinale hopes to share with you. The 2021 vintage holds many such stories and also has its own narrative. Its bright fruit is driven by a core of blueberry, cassis, dark chocolate-covered espresso beans, Asian spice and graphite. It comes together as a great example of a terrific growing season. Enjoy this wine, enjoy your families, and know that the Cardinale family appreciates your continued connection with us.” - C H R I S T O P H E R C A R P E N T E R , W I N E M A K E R 2021

WINE STATISTICS
A P P E L L AT I O N : 100% Napa Valley
C O M P O S I T I O N : 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot
AG I N G : 22 months in 100% French oak, 80% new
A L C O H O L : 14.5 %
F I N I S H I N G : Unfined and Unfiltered

100 POINTS “The perfect 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot, all of which spent 22 months in 80% new French oak. The idea of this release is to showcase fruit from throughout the valley, and to say that winemaker Chris Carpenter succeeded would be an understatement. It boasts off-the-charts richness and depth as well as notes of cassis, toasted spices, graphite, tobacco, and espresso, with perfectly integrated oak. Inky purple-hued, full-bodied, voluptuously textured, and flawlessly balanced, it can be drunk any time over the coming 25 years or more.”
- J E B D U N N U C K , J E B D U N N U C K . C O M , D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3

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It is rare to have a shipment damaged during shipping, however, in the event you do receive a damaged delivery, please let us know. We will need pictures and proof of damage so that we can resolve your claim. Damaged claims will not be accepted without proof. We will replace the wine or issue a credit. The choice is yours!

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While most orders are shipped the day they are placed. The demand for limited supplies will occasionally deplete our stock of a paticular product, in this case it will generally take an additional 1 - 2 business days to receive the product and fufill the order.

Although it is rare, if there was a packing error, we would like to resolve it for you! In the event that we shipped an incorrect item, we may ask you to hold on to those items and the exsisting packaging so that we can arrange for a return pick up. If you find that items are missing from your order, we are happy to assist you in reshipping the missing items or processing a credit for the missing item/items. We will provide a return label for incorrect items and credit will be processd upon the return of the item to the warehouse. Reshipment of the correct items will be at no extra charge.

Occasionally a chosen vintage of a wine may sell out or be replaced by a new release after your order is placed. Bottles of wine that are under $20, will not hold up an order and we will simply automatically substitute the wine with the comparable vintage. Please be assured that we will only substitute with a vintage for the same wine. Wine that is valued more than $20 per bottle, we will attempt to contact the customer. After two attempts, the available vintage will be automatically shipped out. (The return policy of $15 return shipping costs, and 15% restocking fee will be enforced.)

Yiannis Wine will not be held liable for damages to orders due to weather conditions during shipping. Potential exposure to extreme heat or cold may damage items during shipping. As we can not be held responsible for products damaged due to weather, we suggest you choose FedEx Express to ship your items and/or add ice packs to your order (during extreme heat) to help prevent damages. We can also place your orders on weather hold until weather conditions improve. Wine is usually fine if it is exposed to some heat (as that is the way wine is made.....Heated so the yeast is activated). If your wine is warm, please place them in a cool, dark room so the wine can "settle."

Most returns will be accepted, but ALL bottles must be returned to get credit. A half bottle or empty bottle of something that did not taste GOOD is fine to return, but the customer will not receive full credit if the bottle is not included.

Sometimes an order is returned to our warehouse after several delivery attempts at the address provided by the customer. We are happy to reship the order however, reshipment fees will apply. Please contact us and we will assist you with the reshipment arrangements.

We are happy to assist with any returns for items purchased that you no longer want or need. Please let us know and we will arrange for the return and issue a credit or refund for your returned items, less the return shipping and handling charges.

We offer some of the most diverse wines in the business, and we are happy to help you choose wines and provide recommendations by our sommeliers if you desire. Everyone has different tastes and Yiannis Wine will not be held responsible for customer choice. While ratings, testimonials, and reviews may influence your decision, the ultimate judgement is yours.

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