2000 Cadence Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Red Bordeaux Blend
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Cadence Winery Red Table Wine Ciel du Cheval Red Mountain) Login and sign up and see review text.
September/October 2002, IWC Issue #104, (See more on Vinous...)
Rockss and Fruit
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By Lyle Fass
(Cadence "Ciel du Cheval") Wow! What a discovery. This stuff is unbelievable. For a new winery to come out of the gates like this is really something. Granted this is their third release . . . the first one I have tasted. Nose of green olive, blackberry, pepper, tar, bitter chocolate. So aromatic. Incredibly ripe on the palate with jammy black fruits and great complexity. The fruit is almost jammy like a Zinfandel. So supple. Firms up on the finish but time will mellow that. The tannins though are incredibly ripe. This will age like great Bordeaux from a very ripe year. Expresses the Red Mountain terroir. Uniquely Washington. I am hooked on this winery and will follow them closely from now on. It is amazing to taste a wine made from traditional varietals like Cab, Merlot and Cab Franc that has such a unique expression.
1/22/2003, (See more on Rockss and Fruit...)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2000
- TypeRed
- ProducerCadence
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- VineyardCiel du Cheval Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain
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5/6/2023 - PIntag wrote:
Second bottle from a recent auction "mystery pack" of well-stored Herb Farm collection wines.
Cork was soaked to near the top like the first bottle, so I wasn't optimistic. However, there was no sign of (old) leakage this time.
In any case, this was in great shape and a fascinating drink! I blinded my wife who thought this was a 2016 Cabernet. Really dense with good concentration and some fruit notes, but it was the earthy and tobacco character that I really dug. Not really Bordeaux-like, but I can see this evolving even further in the years to come. Big winner at the $2 I paid for this (average per bottle of 24 bottles).
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4/30/2023 - PIntag wrote: flawed
From a recent auction "mystery pack" of well-stored Herb Farm collection wines.
Cork was stained almost to the top and there were signs of cork seepage from long ago. Color looked Ok, but this was shot.
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10/11/2020 - Ron Slye wrote: 88 Points
Much better than the last bottle. Lovey nose of leather, dark fruits. More leather rubber and some earth on the palate. Goes nicely with food. But t definitely on the decline. Best in the first 60 to 90 minutes.
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11/11/2015 - Ron Slye wrote: 84 Points
This is fine, but a bit one dimensional. Certainly drinkable, but not very memorable.
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9/29/2011 - Anthony Lombardi wrote:
Deep maroon. Great nose of dark cherry and espresso bean. Full bodied, but showing lovely evolution. Bright red fruit along with tobacco leaf and some earthiness. Still showing plenty of acidity and boasts a firm
tannic backbone. Long finish.
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