Cardinale
Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2028.
Assess bottle condition and storage history before opening.
The ‘22 Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cardinale 2022 is a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon blend assembled from twelve vineyards across eight appellations.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
The release marries dark berry and cherry tones to warm spice. Keen acidity lifts the concentration, while the tannins feel finely drawn and supportive.
The 2022 vintage
The producer calls 2022 a softer vintage with deep concentration and strong acidity, and notes especially strong Spring Mountain fruit.
About Cardinale
The finished wine is 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot, aged 22 months in French oak, 81% new, then bottled unfined and unfiltered.
From the cellar: pair with
Herb-crusted rib roast
Concentration and fine tannin make a well-marbled roast a more suitable partner than a delicate protein.
Grilled lamb chops
The wine's spice and dark-fruit character meet charred lamb and herbs without a clash of sweetness.
Porcini polenta
Porcini offers savory depth, while creamy polenta moderates the Cabernet-led structure.
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Frequently Asked
What is Cardinale 2022?
It is a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon blend built from twelve vineyards in eight appellations.
What is the Cardinale 2022 blend?
It is 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot.
How was Cardinale 2022 aged?
It spent 22 months in French oak, 81% new, and was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
When should Cardinale 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2028-2050. Within that arc, the peak window is 2032-2042. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.