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| Drinking window: Drink between 2004 and 2012 (based on 4 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.5 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 12 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by norsktorsk on 11/20/2015: This is still tannin. I have given it some time. Full body for certain. not certain however as the best time to consume. (893 views) | | | Tasted by futurist on 12/22/2012 & rated 92 points: Wow! I was certain this would've tipped over into the exhausted column a couple of years ago, but now I wish I had one more to try in a couple more years. Fruit is bright, tannins very nicely integrated, coffee and bitter chocolate preceding a long plummy/blackberry finish. (1847 views) | | | Tasted by norsktorsk on 5/29/2011 & rated 93 points: This blend is drinking very nicely. Wish I had a few more. Big, rich, full and balanced. (1875 views) | | | Tasted by sdf on 9/26/2010 & rated 91 points: Very ripe and balanced without noticieable acidity. Mature fruit. (2252 views) | | | Tasted by Eric on 1/2/2009 & rated 86 points: 70% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Syrah, 4% Petit Verdot.
Consumed across two days. On the first night this was bright but showing a lot of volatile acidity on the nose. Lots of chunky fruit and good freshness on the palate. I drank 1/3 of the bottle and left the remainder overnight.
DAY 2: Mmm, rotisserie chicken with roasted root veg tossed with spinach, balsamic, caramelized leeks and toasted hazelnuts. Yummy! The Cadence was singing this time. Much less volatility on the nose with fruit components rising to meet it. Mostly perfume and violets now. The palate is juicy and tannic, quite chunky in the Cadence style. Kilpsun is always a bit angular as well, although this wine on release was a plush baby. Now it has shed the baby fat and shows firm tannins on a frame of vibrant acidity. Tart fruit character, mostly red fruit on the front of the palate in that Washington Merlot way. Tart but enjoyable. I like that the mid palate shows a little smoke and meat, maybe a hint of that odd 7% Syrah thrown into the blend? It helps. A nice wine. Not a world beater, but for $29 this shows love and attention and is enjoyable. (2611 views) | | | Tasted by Tom_B on 5/4/2008 & rated 91 points: Ruby red in color with deep color intensity. Cedar notes, with flowers, and black fruits. A spicy, black cherry mouth, lots of acidity, nicely balanced (1196 views) | | | Tasted by ken on 3/17/2007 & rated 91 points: Beautiful nose of black fruits oak and chocolate. Long with soft tannins. Drinking well. Probably not going to be long-lived. (1515 views) | | | Tasted by Eric on 11/6/2004 & rated 89 points: A day of Washington releases: Cadence, DeLille and Ross Andrew (Seattle, WA, USA): 70% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Syrah, and 4% Petit Verdot. This was the least impressive of the main wines. Lots of coffee and blackberry. The tannins are surprisingly tame for this often ferocious vineyard. (3850 views) | | | Tasted by Eric on 1/27/2004: Piedmont with new friends (Seattle, WA, USA): This was not much beyond a barrel sample. Unlike the 2001 Klipsun which was fairly approachable, this was an absolute black monster, huge in structure, very true to the Klipsun personality. As in 2001, this is a Merlot dominant blend with a mix of the other Bordeaux varietals, but this one also has a splash of Syrah for the heck of it. Honestly, this wine left an impression on me, mostly one of amazing structure and power. I am very excited to see what the Cadence 2002 lineup looks like! (2848 views) |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2004, IWC Issue #117
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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.Klipsun VineyardPatricia and David Gelles’ Klipsun Vineyard was named by Wine&Spirits Magazine as one of the top 25 vineyards in the world. First planted in 1982, Klipsun fruit is known for power and tannic intensity.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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