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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.8 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 59 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by E on 4/2/2024 & rated 96 points: Beautiful wine....fully integrated and perfect with ribeye... (68 views) | | | Tasted by geomack on 2/13/2023 & rated 89 points: This was on our "daily drinker" list and it paired really well with Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. I had to use a cork puller because cork screws tore through the cork center. The puller was able to retrieve the cork save a few bits I was able to fish out of the decanter. Decanting--and time--softened the sharp (oak?) bite. It was a bit past its prime but still had some enjoyable fruit flavors. It maintained a relatively short tail but still beats the heck out many of the bitter daily drinkers we find at Costco and elsewhere! (367 views) | | | Tasted by skifree on 9/13/2018 & rated 86 points: I was disappointed that the oak had not integrated in this, and that the merlot lacked the depth and power to overcome the oak at this point. I saw no signs of secondary or tertiary notes in the wine yet. (1294 views) | | | Tasted by otomgg on 7/16/2018 & rated 89 points: Overwhelming oak even after a long decant, pleasant and full but not the best example of Cadence's capabilities. (1291 views) | | | Tasted by tjross on 5/18/2018 & rated 91 points: Procured from the library release at winery last weekend. At peak. More wood than fruit and a tad hot upfront. Super tasty but lacking the depth and finish of a “wow” wine. Fun to dive into the archives though. (1856 views) | | | Tasted by Dale M on 5/13/2018 & rated 92 points: Decanted 2 hrs. Library release from Cadence and this being the first vintage of BC from the estate vineyard (3rd leaf) it was a real treat to have this last night. All kinds of love on the nose - spices and rose petals with a subtle earthy underbelly. I would describe the palate as tasting ‘sweet’ but certainly not jammy nor any sign of being over ripe, transitions quickly to un sweetened baking chocolate and soil over tones, but great balance and very well put together. Should hold steady for a few years at least. Approx 50 / 50 merlot cab franc. (1634 views) | | | Tasted by iamandyc on 4/3/2018 & rated 91 points: Nice weekday blend with primarily blue and black fruit with some tart red fruit peaking through. Probably drinking at peak. Some earthy and charred oak complexity. Decent nose and finish. (1251 views) | | | Tasted by RajivAyyangar on 1/10/2016 flawed bottle: GuildSomm Holiday Party - Wines of Washington (and some blinds) (Dirty Water SF): 50% New French Oak (other 50% is 2nd and 3rd fill)
Merlot Picked between 24.7 and 24.9 Brix.
Cab Franc picked between 24.7 and 25.8 Brix.
Super ripe, slightly earthy, a bit of an off-aroma (plasticky? cardboard?). Possibly corked? (2918 views) | | | Tasted by RPerro on 12/1/2015 & rated 87 points: Decanted 30 min. Lovely nose of sandalwood and black cherry, this was somewhat closed on day 1. Flavors were muted and tired, acid was out of line and I figured this was on the serious downside.
Day 2: Still the sandalwood nose, but very little fruit aromas. Flavors are still somewhat muted (currant and cherry), with a bitter undercurrent to the fruit. Oak flavors seem too apparent for a wine of this age. Although this paired nicely with pork chops, on it's own it seems harsh and acidic, and is not really very enjoyable. Racking this one up to "serious downside". Drink up if you have any. (2355 views) | | | Tasted by enjoyvino on 5/26/2015 & rated 91 points: Picked up this older vintage Cadence a few weeks ago. Dry cork that broke but salvaged. The wine had a very nice reasonably robust nose of dried fruit and some spice. The palate is smoooooth with all the elements of this wine very integrated. Not sure how much longer this will go. Drink now. (2780 views) | | | Tasted by vinodolphin on 3/18/2015 & rated 91 points: Very smooth and much enjoyed by our friends. (2397 views) | | | Tasted by VoteferPedro on 3/5/2015 flawed bottle: fruit present but not what one could expect from this and the structure was there but even with air did not really evolve. could it have TCA? I am not that sensitive to it but perhaps a flaw (3184 views) | | | Tasted by TallMikeWine on 3/3/2015 & rated 93 points: Not as chocolatey as the last bottle, more fruit, spice, oak, just plain depth. Oh, another 5 years of safe drinking? I think so. Decanted, drank over the course of 2 hours. Delicious. (1881 views) | | | Tasted by Nbkat8 on 1/17/2015 & rated 91 points: PNP, Smooth wine with nary an edge to it. Merlot and Cab Franc combo gives this a smooth texture, not a complex wine at this point just a good flavorful wine. This is heading to the end of it's drinking window so drink up. (1925 views) | | | Tasted by BarryInSeattle on 4/19/2014 & rated 94 points: Simply a beautiful wine. (2953 views) | | | Tasted by macker100 on 4/5/2014 & rated 90 points: Dark purple color, aromas of spice, candied black cherries, anise. Quality Wash. wine with ripe blackberries, concentrated licorice, spice. Much more CA than BDX. Nice depth of fruit, but it totally overwhelmed dinner. This is my 3rd wine from this producer in the past 2 years. All are similar in style. I much prefer Andrew Will and Mark Ryan for more earthy, red fruited, and elegant wines. (2688 views) | | | Tasted by TallMikeWine on 3/17/2014 & rated 92 points: Been looking over my notes, and I seem to say this a lot, and will again now; If you enjoy "better wines" that have sat for a while to get "to their prime" then, please "DECANT!" Opened this, took a sip 30 minutes after (poured from bottle) and my immediate though was, "hmmmm, fruity, light, maybe over the hill?" Of course then I continued to get some air into it, slowly, over the course of cooking and eating a meal (yellow split-pea soup with ham hock, crunchy warmed sourdough with Meunster). By the start of hour 2 it was gaining weight and by hour 3 this had turned into a glass of the best chocolate milk ever, with rose and raspberry flavors BURSTING in my mouth. Never would have thought it'd get there. But it did. Again, decant. This one probably has at least another 2 years left. (2589 views) | | | Tasted by noahbw on 9/24/2013 & rated 91 points: Gave several hours of air in the decanter. Amber purple in the glass. Dark and spicy nose, with forest soil, burnt butter and woodsy notes. Palate fills in with a peppery, tart berry layer over a rich mouth feel. Leathery notes along the finish with tannin standing firm yet poised. PJG: 91 (2940 views) | | | Tasted by oropeza on 5/17/2013 & rated 91 points: Earthy + bowl full of cherries + cocoa = black forest sense that I usually get from good WA wines. Really came into its own with food, especially an asparagus and strawberry tart. Really nice at this age. Maybe lacks a little 'special', but it's really a nice wine. (3146 views) | | | Tasted by snowingfun on 5/12/2013 & rated 92 points: Buttery awesomeness. Thick and smooth, exceeded my expectations. Would drink again if I can find this vintage. (2284 views) | | | Tasted by skifree on 4/7/2013 & rated 91 points: Very juicy, loads of deep red fruit mixed with some spice. From a 375ml. (2438 views) | | | Tasted by atubbs on 1/2/2013 & rated 85 points: Decanted off the sediment, tasted over a few hours. Lots of blackberry & blueberry, some rose, a little bit of eucalyptus, and a hint of anise on the nose. Flabby on the palate with a dull initial flavor but some dusty tannins come in to provide some trailing structure and a decently long, if simple, finish. Moderate chemical/cough syrup flavors linger between sips. A little heat on the finish blows off after some time in the decanter. No real complexity to speak of aside from the nose, the bottle has accessibility going for it. A crowd pleaser, but not remarkable. (2896 views) | | | Tasted by What I'm Drinking Now on 11/30/2012 & rated 88 points: Great Washington cab franc/merlot blend. Unfortunately here isn't enough merlot to bring balance to the bottling. It serves as a great representation of he structure and depth cab franc is capable of via the earthy notes while featuring darker fruit flavors that are more consistent with he merlot portion. I just wish there was a little more fruit. Solid bottling. Cheers! (2184 views) | | | Tasted by vinodolphin on 11/29/2012 & rated 92 points: Always a crowd pleaser. (2003 views) | | | Tasted by enjoyvino on 6/23/2012 & rated 90 points: Popped and poured. Bad decision. This thing was wound tight! was having trouble coming together. However on the last glass aboutan hour in, it started to really perform. Its was like all of the fruit just started to integrate with big black and blue flavors, mineral and a medium finish. (2391 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Against All Odds: Washington State’s 2020s and 2019s (Mar 2023) (3/1/2023)
(Cadence Bel Canto Cara Mia Vineyard Washington Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Clive Pursehouse
Decanter, Cadence: Producer profile (2/11/2023)
(Cadence, Bel Canto, Cabernet Franc, Red Mountain, Washington, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (3/18/2018)
(Cadence Red Mountain Cara Mia Vineyard Bel Canto, Red, United States) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/21/2010)
(Cadence, Bel Canto, Cara Mia Vineyard Red Mountain) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2008, IWC Issue #141
(Cadence Winery Bel Canto Cara Mia Vineyard Red Wine Red Mountain) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (1/6/2009)
(Cadence Winery Bel Canto Red Wine Cara Mia Vineyard Red Mountain) A lovely nose that features the Cabernet Franc that composes the majority of this wine. Light floral and spice notes. Slightly more thin on the palette than past vintages. 52% Cab Franc; 48% Merlot. 14.4% alcohol. *** points |
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| Cadence Producer website2006 Cadence Bel Canto Cara Mia VineyardFrom winery newsletter: 2006 Bel Canto, Cara Mia Vineyard, Red Mountain
52% Cabernet Franc, 48% Merlot
Structurally, this wine feels as if it is built on bedrock. It is powerful, deep, intense and brooding. It only hints at the layers of complexity folded into its framework. There are fresh forest pine/menthol, blue fruit and baking spice aromas. Lively acidity gives the palate a harmonious balance, and the tannins go on and on.Red 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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