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1997 Ardente Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Espressione
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Atlas Peak
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Community Tasting Notes 79
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rjquillin Likes this wine:
November 9, 2021 - Still tasty, but really need to step up consumption on these.
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nathanbsmith Likes this wine:
October 20, 2019 - This was my last bottle of of the 97 vintage. The cork was fully intact and like all previous bottles, there was significant sediment bottle which was quickly cleaned up after passing it through a filter. Initial PNP, was pretty closed on the nose but had a musty, earthy component. Beautiful deep brick color and an smooth earthy flavor (tobacco and leather).
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ken@ampy.com Likes this wine: 92 points
November 5, 2018 - Aging very well, no hint of going over the hill, very smooth and layered.
Drinking well right now and will probably hold for another 5 years. Enjoyed with a roast loin of Pork and grilled asparagus, great accompaniment. I wish I had more but, alas, all good things must end. -
nfurlong Likes this wine: 90 points
July 2, 2018 - My go-to wine for a special occasion. Pulled from a 55 degree cellar; and poured through a Vacuvin. Pristine cork, no visible signs of bricking. Sediment in the neck and shoulder of the bottle. Medium body. Beautifully aromatic and intoxicating nose. Spicy red currant, tobacco, leather, and red flowers. Palate dominated by earth tones, but there's still enough red fruit, tannic structure and acidity to support enjoying this with a chargrilled ribeye steak. Long, persistent finish. Thumbs up purchase and kudos to the producer!
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scott w wrote:
January 21, 2018 - Nice nose of aged cab, on the palate this bottle was fading and hanging on or dear life. Fruit fading and becoming shrill and acidic, also a lot of green. I like lean cabs but this one was too far gone,wife hated it.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Ardente Estate Winery
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Espressione
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Atlas Peak
- UPC Code 897188000010
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 9 (1%)
- In Cellars 129 (21%)
- Consumed 469 (77%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Pot Roast, beef, Prime Rib, Steak, Tortilla crusted tilapia with a cajan spice along with some steamed brown rice w/ a touch of black trouffle butter.Who Likes This Wine
94% Like It 31 votes
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- Wine1997 Ardente Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Espressione
- ProducerArdente Estate Winery
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationAtlas Peak
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- SubRegionNapa Valley
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