Consistently one of the best proprietary blends of northern California Cardinale's 2004 is 100% Napa fruit (from Mt. Veeder Howell Mountain Stags Leap District and Oakville). This blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot boasts a dense purple color in addition to sweet aromas of kirsch black currants licorice olives and spice box. Fabulous texture full-bodied power pure fruit and an opulent voluptuous finish nearly conceal significant tannin. This beauty should drink well young yet age easily for 15 or more years.