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Terlato Vineyards Cardinals' Peak 2012

Terlato Vineyards Cardinals' Peak 2012

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Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Region
California
Alcohol
14.5%

Aging

Aged in French oak barrels, 50% new, in our underground wine caves for 22 months.

Fermentation

Each vineyard block is vinified separately. Like the traditional method in Bordeaux, the wines are assessed in January with final blending done in March.

Winemaker

Doug Fletcher

Tasting Notes

Style

Complex, Full Bodied, Intense, Rich

Flavor

Black Currant, Cherry, Mocha

Aroma

Black currant, black cherry, and cedar, with jammy hints.

Taste

This wine is full-bodied, rich, has intense and delicious flavors, and has the most structure and deepest color of all the Peak wines. Complex, with a mix of spice, loamy earth, dried herb and berry accompanied by a touch of sage and chicory, ending with a drying aftertaste.

Wine Ratings

93

The Tasting Panel2015-12-01

Cardinals' Peak is the third blend in the Terlato Family Vineyards Peak series, following the traditions and methods of Bordeaux. This Peak is inspired by the Margaux region with a principally Cabernet Sauvignon blend. This wine is full-bodied, rich, has intense and delicious flavors, and has the most structure and deepest color of all the Peak wines. 

93

The Tasting Panel2015-12-01

Cardinals' Peak is the third blend in the Terlato Family Vineyards Peak series, following the traditions and methods of Bordeaux. This Peak is inspired by the Margaux region with a principally Cabernet Sauvignon blend. This wine is full-bodied, rich, has intense and delicious flavors, and has the most structure and deepest color of all the Peak wines. 

93

The Tasting Panel2015-12-01

Cardinals' Peak is the third blend in the Terlato Family Vineyards Peak series, following the traditions and methods of Bordeaux. This Peak is inspired by the Margaux region with a principally Cabernet Sauvignon blend. This wine is full-bodied, rich, has intense and delicious flavors, and has the most structure and deepest color of all the Peak wines. 

93

The Tasting Panel2015-12-01

Cardinals' Peak is the third blend in the Terlato Family Vineyards Peak series, following the traditions and methods of Bordeaux. This Peak is inspired by the Margaux region with a principally Cabernet Sauvignon blend. This wine is full-bodied, rich, has intense and delicious flavors, and has the most structure and deepest color of all the Peak wines. 

92

JamesSuckling.com2015-07-29

Cardinals' Peak is the third blend in the Terlato Family Vineyards Peak series, following the traditions and methods of Bordeaux. This Peak is inspired by the Margaux region with a principally Cabernet Sauvignon blend. This wine is full-bodied, rich, has intense and delicious flavors, and has the most structure and deepest color of all the Peak wines. 

91

Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate2014-10-31

Cardinals' Peak is the third blend in the Terlato Family Vineyards Peak series, following the traditions and methods of Bordeaux. This Peak is inspired by the Margaux region with a principally Cabernet Sauvignon blend. This wine is full-bodied, rich, has intense and delicious flavors, and has the most structure and deepest color of all the Peak wines. 

90

Wine Enthusiast2015-12-31

Cardinals' Peak is the third blend in the Terlato Family Vineyards Peak series, following the traditions and methods of Bordeaux. This Peak is inspired by the Margaux region with a principally Cabernet Sauvignon blend. This wine is full-bodied, rich, has intense and delicious flavors, and has the most structure and deepest color of all the Peak wines. 

90

Wine Enthusiast2015-12-31

Cardinals' Peak is the third blend in the Terlato Family Vineyards Peak series, following the traditions and methods of Bordeaux. This Peak is inspired by the Margaux region with a principally Cabernet Sauvignon blend. This wine is full-bodied, rich, has intense and delicious flavors, and has the most structure and deepest color of all the Peak wines. 

90

Wine Enthusiast2015-12-31

Cardinals' Peak is the third blend in the Terlato Family Vineyards Peak series, following the traditions and methods of Bordeaux. This Peak is inspired by the Margaux region with a principally Cabernet Sauvignon blend. This wine is full-bodied, rich, has intense and delicious flavors, and has the most structure and deepest color of all the Peak wines. 

90

Wine Enthusiast2015-12-31

Cardinals' Peak is the third blend in the Terlato Family Vineyards Peak series, following the traditions and methods of Bordeaux. This Peak is inspired by the Margaux region with a principally Cabernet Sauvignon blend. This wine is full-bodied, rich, has intense and delicious flavors, and has the most structure and deepest color of all the Peak wines.