Cadence
Red Mountain Tapteil Red Bordeaux Blend
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Classic cadence with loads of complexity. I need to take my time with this bottle and analyze more carefully because there's a lot going on. Love the rusticity that Washington wines consistently offer.
Classic cadence with loads of complexity. I need to take my time with this bottle and analyze more carefully because there's a lot going on. Love the rusticity that Washington wines consistently offer.
1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2018Tried the new vintage @CadenceCellars Tapteil Vineyards. Very impressed - VERY aromatic, floral wine (gold standard of Ben's wines), well built, muscular body, rich bramble fruits and spice round out this wine nicely.
Tried the new vintage @CadenceCellars Tapteil Vineyards. Very impressed - VERY aromatic, floral wine (gold standard of Ben's wines), well built, muscular body, rich bramble fruits and spice round out this wine nicely.
1 person found it helpfulDec 14th, 2013
It's always a pleasure tastong new vintages from Cadence. The nose on the '13 Tapteil is gorgeous and almost sensual, as dusty dried flowers gave way to a mix of blueberries and currants, followed by hints of Indian spice, violet candies and slate. On the palate, I found rich, dark textures offset by vibrant acidity, as notes of black raspberry, blackberry and sweet cherry washed across the senses, slowly fading to saturating spice and light youthful tannin. There's so much balance and concentration here, that it's sure to age beautifully. The finish was long with violet florals, sweet spice, and blueberry skins with a tug fine tannin. Well done.
It's always a pleasure tastong new vintages from Cadence. The nose on the '13 Tapteil is gorgeous and almost sensual, as dusty dried flowers gave way to a mix of blueberries and currants, followed by hints of Indian spice, violet candies and slate. On the palate, I found rich, dark textures offset by vibrant acidity, as notes of black raspberry, blackberry and sweet cherry washed across the senses, slowly fading to saturating spice and light youthful tannin. There's so much balance and concentration here, that it's sure to age beautifully. The finish was long with violet florals, sweet spice, and blueberry skins with a tug fine tannin. Well done.
Mar 31st, 2017
The wine has a dark opaque garnet core with magenta highlights. A swirl in the glass offers up a bouquet with good intensity (M+) with aromas of ripe black, red and blue fruits. Blackberry, cherry and boysenberry are mixed with dry peppercorn, leafy herbal notes and a brambly dry underbrush earthiness. The palate is full bodied and shows a combination of good structure and good complexity (M+) with a long finish. The tannins are present and dusty in texture but balanced by a mouthwatering acidity.
71% Cabernet Sauvignon 18% Merlot 11% Cabernet Franc
The wine has a dark opaque garnet core with magenta highlights. A swirl in the glass offers up a bouquet with good intensity (M+) with aromas of ripe black, red and blue fruits. Blackberry, cherry and boysenberry are mixed with dry peppercorn, leafy herbal notes and a brambly dry underbrush earthiness. The palate is full bodied and shows a combination of good structure and good complexity (M+) with a long finish. The tannins are present and dusty in texture but balanced by a mouthwatering acidity.
71% Cabernet Sauvignon 18% Merlot 11% Cabernet Franc
Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting
Great, complex wine at a nice price.
Great, complex wine at a nice price.
Sep 19th, 2015
Elegant, semi-dark, balanced and delicious.
Elegant, semi-dark, balanced and delicious.
Feb 27th, 2015