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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 10 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by EMichels on 11/24/2018 & rated 91 points: Really nice; Light nose; Still very youthful; Bright red, cherry fruit; Very well integrated, Medium/long finish; Very enjoyable (686 views) | | Tasted by fred o. on 11/23/2018: Opaque dark burgundy. Nose dark fruited, some graphite. Palate silky black cherries, tannic finish, light herbal note. Young still, chugging along. 91 pts (706 views) | | Tasted by Eric on 1/6/2013 & rated 91 points: A lovely way to celebrate the Seahawks victory (sorry RGIII, that was grisly; please recover well). A mature WA wine is very fitting for the day.
Perfumed and floral, screaming of Ciel du Cheval. How much of the blend actually came from there? Even better than the bright aromatics is the utterly silky texture and very bright acidity. Nothing overdone here. Very Washington. Supple and lithe and very lively for a 11 year old wine. Well done Ben & Gaye! (4004 views) | | Tasted by GlenviewGSW on 4/11/2012 & rated 92 points: Nice aged wine drinking well at the moment. Smooth finish as the tannins are well in the background of the finish. Not a big nose probably due to the large % of Cabernet franc. However the flavor profile is very good with dark berry and earthy undertones. Nice smooth finish. Probably needs to be drunk over next 2 years (2588 views) | | Tasted by EMichels on 5/1/2011 & rated 91 points: Big fruit; Improves with age (2608 views) | | Tasted by EMichels on 9/15/2009 & rated 94 points: Tobacco; Dark Mint; Great interest with a bit of a roller coaster development in the mouth when first poured as the very long finish developed (really great); As it developed in the glass it shifted to an explosive fruit and white pepper entry; Great body; Wonderful stuff (2880 views) | | Tasted by Eric on 1/28/2007: A Cadence tasting (Seattle, WA): Licorice, piercing, definite tobacco. Gorgeous energy, super silky yet with sneaky length. Very exciting wine. (3984 views) | | Tasted by Eric on 2/10/2006 & rated 93 points: Wow, this opened up amazingly well with dominant notes of tobacco intermingling with dancing acidity and a bit of wood spice. Screaming of Cab Franc, powerfully structured yet with a largely silken texture on the palate, chalky, mineral, almost salty on the finish. This is a baby but already turning into something special. Really enjoyable and a lot of upward potential. (2136 views) | | Tasted by Eric on 11/15/2003 & rated 92 points: (Tasted at McCarthy & Schiering with Ben Smith 'pouring'.) A gorgeous nose, somewhat briary with licorice and a more medicinal edge, very complex and long. Wow, another stunner! (2619 views) |
| By Stephen Tanzer Vinous, November/December 2003, IWC Issue #111 (Cadence Winery Red Wine Bel Canto Red Mountain) Subscribe to see review text. | NOTE: Scores and reviews are the property of Vinous. (manage subscription channels) |
| 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
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