Finally got half case of wine from Cadence Winery. Had to wait six months but it was worth the wait.
Price isn't under $20, it was $37.50. The 2001 Tapteil Vintard Red wine has very wonderful aroma, deep purple color with strong chocolate and black berry flavor.
My nose enjoyed more than the tongue though.
Review:
2001 Tapteil Vineyard, Red Mountain
The wine is full deep red. The nose shows intense dusty spice, black fruits, and floral aromas. On the palate there is concentrated black currant, stone fruits, bitter chocolate and spice. The wine exhibits mouthfilling tannins with great grip and persistence. The wine is powerfully structured and balanced for extended aging. 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. 340 case production. $37.50 retail
cadencewinery.com
Little bit of history:
History:
Ben has been a mechanical engineer at Boeing since 1986. He started making beer at home in 1991, and enjoyed it, but was a bit diappointed with the results. The following year he tried his hand at making wine, and had much better results! He continued on his own until 1995, and joined the Boeing Employees Amateur Winemaking Club. Starting in 1994, and until starting his own winery, he worked with Chris Carmda of Andrew Will in order to learn more about the trade. He's also taken U.C.Davis Short Courses. Some of these earlier efforts must've been pretty good, as he took home top awards from the Boeing Wine Club and the Monroe Fair judgings between 1994 and 1996. |
