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Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
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Cardinale is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot from California's renowned Napa Valley
The Cardinale Winery produces one Cabernet Sauvignon each vintage, from fruit blended from mountain and benchland vineyards within Napa Valley.
This 2012 vintage is made from a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Merlot.
Grape Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most famous grape varieties on earth and is likewise found cultivated in countries all over it.
Geography
United States of America
The United States is a significant wine-producing country, with a winemaking history dating back to the European colonisation of the 16th century.
Primary Varietals
Classification
AVA
An AVA (American Viticultural Area) is a designated wine-growing region in the United States, recognized for its specific geographic, climatic, and environmental characteristics that influence the cultivation of grapes and the production of wine. Established by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), an AVA must meet certain criteria, such as distinct boundaries and a history of wine production, to be officially designated. The AVA system helps consumers identify wines from specific regions, with each area typically having unique terroir, including factors like soil types, temperature, elevation, and rainfall. Examples of well-known AVAs include Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Willamette Valley. These regions are often further subdivided into sub-AVAs, allowing for even more specific identification of the wine's origin. The AVA designation does not impose specific regulations on grape varieties or wine styles, but it provides a geographical marker that helps signify the influence of a particular area on the characteristics of the wine.