Cadence

Red Mountain Tapteil Red Bordeaux Blend

9.074 ratings
9.212 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Kyle Groombridge

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, 2018
Henri Schock

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.

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
Eric Guido

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
Vino Kaela

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

Nov 30th, 2016
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

9.1

Great, complex wine at a nice price.

Great, complex wine at a nice price.

Sep 19th, 2015
Greg Giere

First vintage. #tastewa

First vintage. #tastewa

Mar 29th, 2015
Sean Calder

Blogger Vinifico! The Original Vancouver Wine Blog

9.1

Elegant, semi-dark, balanced and delicious.

Elegant, semi-dark, balanced and delicious.

Feb 27th, 2015
Boxer Briefs

Love this #wine. Red fruit up front and throughout, with accents of black fruit. Roses, baking spice, appropriate oak. Fantastic!

Love this #wine. Red fruit up front and throughout, with accents of black fruit. Roses, baking spice, appropriate oak. Fantastic!

Nov 21st, 2014
Greg Giere

Delicious as always

Delicious as always

Mar 5th, 2019
Greg Giere

Inaugural vintage 😊

Inaugural vintage 😊

May 3rd, 2018