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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.4 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 88 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Lmdaniel on 12/8/2022: Alicia’s parent’s 50th Anniversary dinner (570 views) | | | Tasted by galewskj on 11/21/2021 & rated 93 points: My last Cadence and I'm sorry to see it go. Leather, red fruit and earth. These are fantastic with 10+ years of age. I should really buy some more. (1135 views) | | | Tasted by dakotalovins16 on 8/7/2021 & rated 95 points: Brilliance. (994 views) | | | Tasted by galewskj on 6/20/2021 & rated 92 points: This wine remains ripe and full-bodied. The cabernet franc gives it a berry quality as well as a more steely or green aspect. These drink beautifully with 10+ years age, not so much when they're young. (1180 views) | | | Tasted by vinodolphin on 10/12/2020 & rated 91 points: Regrettably our last bottle. We have thoroughly enjoyed this over the years. (1338 views) | | | Tasted by Dale M on 9/5/2020 & rated 93 points: Decanted 1 hr. In a wonderful spot now, a great union of dark plummy fruit, roses, and unsweetened chocolate while still having a solid backbone and spine. Might go another 5 if well stored. Always a big fan of the Bel Canto. (1211 views) | | | Tasted by ken on 3/19/2020 & rated 91 points: In 2010 I loved this wine. Tonight I had the last bottle and still love it. Could still go for another 5 years if well cellared. (981 views) | | | Tasted by J o e on 1/9/2020 & rated 92 points: 14.4% ABV. Brilliant ruby red. Aromas of pine needles, campfire smoke, mocha and violets are readily apparent after some swirling in the glass, increasing in intensity with both time and air exposure. In the mouth, there is medium body, with stong notes of bittersweet chocolate, licorice, dark plum and earth. There is good length and ample tannin on the finish. This is approachable now with some aeration, yet still a bit on the young side. Very good today, but my guess is that this will drink better in a few years’ time. 92. (1047 views) | | | Tasted by Dfortin9 on 5/28/2019 & rated 93 points: Deep ruby, large tears. Aromas of cherry, plum and vanilla. Full bodied, low acidity, medium tannins. Chewy cherries, dark chocolate and vanilla in this savory and lenghty finish cab. Seemless balanced. Full bodied. I loved it. Soft and sweet!! NI: 4, FI:22, FC:9, B:4, L:4 (1045 views) | | | Tasted by vinodolphin on 4/13/2019 & rated 91 points: Dark Cherries with a long finish. Wonderful (792 views) | | | Tasted by geomack on 12/25/2018: Complex, black cherry with dark chocolate notes. Very nice. (949 views) | | | Tasted by vinole on 12/14/2018 & rated 92 points: Decanted, but only needed to warm up as the tannins were resolved and the fruit quite open. Surprisingly lush at this stage, with dark red fruit, but would have liked a little more acidity. Really enjoyed both alone and with food (ribeyes in this case). Will probably last a number of years longer, but i would drink fairly soon given the lower levels of tannin and acidity right now. (1004 views) | | | Tasted by markcic on 6/23/2018 & rated 92 points: The first of three 2007 reds our group consumed at dinner. We pnp'd, the nose was all fruit, the palate was dark cherry, plum, rhubarb with a touch of earth tones coming out on the finish which was moderate to long. A really nice bottle of wine. (1567 views) | | | Tasted by ppandian on 6/17/2018 & rated 89 points: Nice balance and structure. Medium weight with fruit and balance. (1223 views) | | | Tasted by vinodolphin on 4/6/2018 & rated 92 points: Another great performance. We have really enjoyed this wine. (1310 views) | | | Tasted by iamandyc on 8/24/2017 & rated 90 points: Really good QPR. Drank over 3 days and improved throughout. This bottle was not as good as my last one. Dry, dark, spicy (a bit woody) with good structure and medium length finish. Integrated better over the days. (2018 views) | | | Tasted by Chapel on 6/24/2017 & rated 94 points: Such a nature smooth wine. First of the night for a food/wine party. Alone, with cheese, salami etc; it could dance with anything (2266 views) | | | Tasted by thebonnydooner on 3/20/2017 & rated 92 points: Nicely complex. This was mature, very well balanced and showing lots of nuanced character. Nice ripe dark cherry fruit, shows currant cab franc, some nice earthy notes and a hint of coffee or tar. Overall this was a really tasty wine with a very smooth finish. Not absolutely "wow" but a great companion for dinner. (1638 views) | | | Tasted by forcumba on 12/27/2016 & rated 92 points: At a very good point right now. Tertiary notes yet still some good fruit and very balanced. Pairs well with a variety of foods! Took to dinner at a steak house and the complexity stood up nicely with many different foods! (2020 views) | | | Tasted by thebonnydooner on 10/29/2016: Judgement reserved. While nicely coloured and ripe in smell, there was a tinge of something off in the taste. Maybe a little metallic? Just not as fresh or balanced as expected. (1753 views) | | | Tasted by WAWINEFAN on 10/21/2016 & rated 90 points: A very nice wine - a little different blend. Spicy nose, long finish. (1374 views) | | | Tasted by Dale M on 7/30/2016 & rated 91 points: Decanted 3 hrs. This started a bit rambunctious, the dark cherry component was a bit of out balance leading to the impression of cough syrup and dare I say a touch of heat. Fortunately, things settled down, as the cherry fruit layered out into other nice complexities of dark chocolate, espresso, and sage notes. Even better, it gained in focus and precision on a ever so slightly bitter finish nicely offset the richness of the wine. Started slow, finished strong, years to go but certainly at maturity. (1584 views) | | | Tasted by skifree on 3/5/2016 & rated 92 points: Very dark color in the glass. Nose of kirsch, cedar, and macerated black cherry. Ripe fruit in the mouth dominated by black cherry. The finish is long and complex, with black fruit, more cherry, and a spiciness from the tannins going on and on. Think this is still in its primary stage. Bel Canto has become my favorite of Ben's wines. (1776 views) | | | Tasted by Wink on 12/12/2015 & rated 90 points: Translucent dark garnet. Nose of dust, plum, mint, green pepper, and tobacco. Ripe palate of blackberry, plum, stewed cherries, spice, vanilla, and espresso. Very good length. Lively acidity. Supple tannins, especially for Red Mountain fruit. Integrated oak. A tiny hint of green pepper. 62% Cab Franc, 31% Merlot, and 7% Petit Verdot. (1762 views) | | | Tasted by jlhkiss on 11/23/2015 & rated 93 points: Opened and decanted 30-min before a pork chop dinner. Dark garnet color. Floral nose of purple violets, black currant, blackberry jam, and cherry pie. The palate is medium-full, round, silky, and nicely concentrated, delivering black cherries, blueberries, raspberries, wild herbs, soy sauce, milk chocolate, coffee bean, and vanilla baking spices. The finish is near perfect with firm yet refined tannins and a lovely supple acidity of crushed cherries and cinnamon toast. Definitely appears to be in a peak window. Graceful wine but well built, so drink now - 2020. (1601 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, November/December 2009, IWC Issue #147
(Cadence Winery Bel Canto Cara Mia Vineyard Red Wine Red Mountain) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/13/2010)
(Cadence Bel Canto Cara Mia Vineyard) Red plum, berry nose; plush red plum, berry palate; medium finish 90+ pts. (62% Cab Franc, 31% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot) 90 points | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (1/14/2010)
(Cadence Bel Canto Red Wine Cara Mia Vineyard Red Mountain) Dark to the point of being opaque. A beautiful, expressive nose with chocolate, licorice, earth, dark fruit, spice, and light herbal notes. Elegantly structured on the palate. Less fruit intensity than the Ciel and Taptiel offerings but still delivers with excellent focus and structure. Give two to three years. 62% Cabernet Franc, 31% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot. 14.4% alcohol. 570 cases produced. **** points |
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| Cadence Producer websiteRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.USAAmerican 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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