Thursday, 23 April 2009

Cardinale 1996 Red Wine - "last bite of a great steak"

The last bottle in the cellar went last night. It was bought in 1997/8 from Dean & Deluca in Napa Valley for $98.00!
It was absolutely gorgeous. Still plenty of ripe red fruit, a bit of alcohol coming through, and a nice long lingering finish.
It reminded me of those last bites of a really good grilled steak. Chewy, slightly peppery, and so good you smear it around in the remaining juices enjoying every bite.

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