A stunningly brilliant Napa Cabernet that can be drunk now or cellared for another decade or more, Ardente’s dense plum/purple hued 2001 offers up sweet notes of chocolate, cassis and espresso roast along with supple tannin, full body and a fleshy, concentrated style.

Awards and Accolades

92 points – Robert Parker, Jr.

Technical Analysis

Winemaker
Phillipe Melka
Appelation
Atlas Peak in Napa Valley
Grapes
94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot
Alcohol
14.4%