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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.4 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 57 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by djpo on 6/6/2023 & rated 93 points: Worth the wait. TNs below capture this bottle well. (345 views) | | | Tasted by galewskj on 3/1/2021 & rated 93 points: Pop and pour, drank 2 glasses over 2 hours. Wow, this was so much better than previous bottles. It reminds me of a 15+ year old traditional Napa cab such as a Montelena or a Dominus. Slightly rugged with meaty red fruit, leather and cedar. This doesn't seem representative of other tasting notes or my previous experience, so super happy about this bottle and I have a couple left to try. (1173 views) | | | Tasted by Doc2 on 12/5/2020: Love this wine. Great qpr (1000 views) | | | Tasted by Doc2 on 10/24/2020: Starts with red fruit like I often find in Washington Cabernet. Followed by cassis and mild tannins. Eventually, after 1 hour in the decanter I get a delicious dark fruit filled truffle, like Godiva but not as sweet. What a wonderful transformation. Bought 2 bottles from pull full. Glad I have another. (1043 views) | | | Tasted by MIRick on 5/30/2020 & rated 93 points: Another beautiful wine from Ben and yes drink by 2020. (1159 views) | | | Tasted by stevemar on 3/14/2020 & rated 91 points: Identical to my previous tasting note. This time decanted 1 hour, opened up more on initial first pours. Very nice. (1029 views) | | | Tasted by stevemar on 2/1/2020 & rated 91 points: Medium purple with light brown edges and medium legs. Plum, black cherry and black pepper on the nose. Black fruits, cedar and black pepper on the palate with medium body. Smooth texture with medium tannins and acidty. Llight sediment in the bottle. (552 views) | | | Tasted by PT insurgent on 5/31/2019: See my previous note. Tasty Washington wine with some age. Alcohol still feels much higher than what is on the label. (888 views) | | | Tasted by MagnumGourmet on 1/21/2019: Exceptional bottle of wine. (1040 views) | | | Tasted by VoteferPedro on 9/3/2018: both fruit and qroma were mute
there was a superfine sediment
decanted an hour but no evolution
will give more time (1150 views) | | | Tasted by hiker_guy on 7/10/2018: Opened the '07 after the '06 was corked.
Nice wine. Has years left, the fruit and oak are completely integrataed and starting to show some secondary nuance.
Would buy again. (1071 views) | | | Tasted by RockyII on 3/19/2018 & rated 90 points: 2nd day notes. Deep opaque garnet. Nose of blackberries and cedar with small notes of soy. Flavors of cedar, sandalwood and blackberry with notes of green bell pepper and black pepper. Pretty good balance of tannins and acidity and with a nice smooth mouthfeel. A little tart and sour on the finish. Medium bodied. Good, not great. (1233 views) | | | Tasted by PT insurgent on 9/12/2017: Good fruit, showing some refinement, purity of fruit, cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, graphite, wood. Good new world-ish Cabernet Sauvignon notes. I think alcohol is a bit warming and out of balance. It's *only* 14.4% but other high alc wines have it much better integrated. It is warming on finish. (1435 views) | | | Tasted by markcic on 7/31/2017 & rated 90 points: Opened for an hour then poured through a soiree. Dark in color, the nose is dark berry with a hint of mocha, the palate is dark berry, dark cherry, a touch of vanilla and dried spices which come out in the finish which is of medium length. Served with simply grilled steak and chicken. (1392 views) | | | Tasted by thebonnydooner on 12/26/2016 & rated 90 points: Following a pretty tasty 2005 Leonetti from last night, I did not expect as much from this, and I was right. This comes across as a little thin for mainly cabernet and is still a little austere. Some nice pure blackcurrant and dark cherry fruit and it does have a nice savoury herbal edge to it. Acidity is bright and fresh and I'm sure this will go well with the left over beef wellington. Will be interesting to see if this gains some depth and complexity in the bottle overnight. (1399 views) | | | Tasted by jlhkiss on 11/23/2016 & rated 90 points: Notes from memory. Lush red and black fruit against a strong savory streak. Round on entry and into the finish, which had refined tannins. Seemed fully mature, if slightly tired. (1178 views) | | | Tasted by galewskj on 10/12/2016 & rated 89 points: 2 hour decant. Pleasant enough, mostly fruit forward, some chocolate, red berries, nice tannins. (1178 views) | | | Tasted by Alpton on 8/28/2016 & rated 91 points: Violet, fresh wild strawberry and blackberry, sawdust. Full bodied with firm tannin. Ripe black currant, but not overly extracted or concentrated. Slight hint of oak, licorice root, dust and dark berry on the lingering and peppery finish. (950 views) | | | Tasted by thebonnydooner on 5/30/2016 & rated 91 points: Excellent Cabernet blend. Deep dark and ripe but not overly extracted. Comes across as nicely balanced with soft tannins and juicy acidity. Sweet berry and currant fruit with a tasty long finish. Not overly complex but a pure fruit driven WA wine that seems about right for the money, (1026 views) | | | Tasted by troger on 4/25/2016 & rated 89 points: A well made wine but a little too fruity over-extracted for my taste since it tended to overpower some of the subtleties that I would've expected from this blend. (1020 views) | | | Tasted by Johnfromspokane on 9/20/2014 & rated 91 points: Had with the caymus cab 11. At first, this one was the winner - beautiful nose of asian spices, blackberry, strawberry, and especially blueberry. Very much a berry bomb, but very intoxicating for a simple profile. As time went on and the caymus opened up, that one overwhelmed. The caymus shut this one down, as it almost seemed that it lost vigor and power as it was allowed to oxidize. I had heard great things about this, so I was surprised that it lost some of its edge so quickly. Still, if you're hosting a party and it disappears quickly, not a problem. Points deducted for lack of depth and a weaker finish. (2221 views) | | | Tasted by garambler on 3/27/2014 & rated 94 points: I had this after dinner on 3/27/14 and found it to be in a truly great place. It had a deep, rich and complex bouquet of smoke, char, cassis, blackberry, tobacco, licorice, spice, graphite and mineral aromas. The palate was rich, dense, layered and dry with flavors of cassis, blackberry, black cherry, char, tobacco, licorice, spice and minerals. WOW! 93+ (2540 views) | | | Tasted by ChadRS on 12/2/2012 & rated 92 points: No decant time, just popped and poured. Nose was a bit muted, on the palate dark fruits touch of spice, fair bit of oak on a long finish. (3863 views) | | | Tasted by curtispomeroy on 11/7/2011 & rated 92 points: Popped and poured from 375 ml. Lush fruit on day one, dusty tannins more present on day two. My favorite of the '07 Cadence line-up. (4353 views) | | | Tasted by Matt Scott on 10/15/2011 & rated 94 points: Decanted for three hours, utilizing a funnel. This honestly looks as if it came from St. Estephe and the nose is sooo Red Moutnain. Sliced plum, white chocolate, passion fruit, coffee grounds and wet earth. There is a diverse range of nuances at this stage. Gushing and seductive on the magnetic and round palate; a finish that lasts for just under a minute. Deftly balanced tannins show strength for aging - and yes, this very enjoyable now. Zen in a glass. Drink 2013 - 2025. (4704 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2009, IWC Issue #147
(Cadence Winery Camerata Cara Mia Vineyard Red Wine Red Mountain) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/13/2010)
(Cadence Camerata Cara Mia Vineyard) Cassis nose; rich cassis palate with depth; medium-plus finish (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% each Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot) 92 points | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (1/14/2010)
(Cadence Camerata Red Wine Cara Mia Vineyard Red Mountain) Extremely dark purple. Intensely aromatic with pepper and black licorice. Lighter on the palate in terms of the fruit than the other wines sampled. A good scaffolding but needs some time to come into its own. 14.4% alcohol. 496 cases produced. *** 1/2 points |
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| Cadence Producer websiteCabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
Used as frequently in blends as in varietal wines, Cabernet Sauvignon has a large number of common blending partners. Apart from the obvious Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the most prevalent of these are Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere (the ingredients of a classic Bordeaux Blend), Shiraz (in Australia's favorite blend) and in Spain and South America, a Cabernet – Tempranillo blend is now commonplace. Even the bold Tannat-based wines of Madiran are now generally softened with Cabernet SauvignonUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Red Mountain WinesNW Article on Red Mountain
Wine Enthusiast Article on Red Mountain
The Seattle Times Article on Red Mountain |
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