2015 Cadence Tapteil Vineyard, Red Mountain 1.5L Magnum

From: Yakima Valley, Washington, USA Varietals: 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, 19% Merlot Tasting Notes: "...notes of herb, flower, mineral, and black fruit. The palate is incredibly tightly wound, full of dark fruit flavors and firm tannins. It needs time in the cellar to come together. Best after 2022." –Sean P. Sullivan, Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points (tasted February 2019) Tapteil, n. a. Yakama, narrow river, b. Red Mountain vineyard named for its site above the Yakima River where the Tapteilmin lived, c. Cadence blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grown on Tapteil Vineyard. About. Started in 1998 by husband and wife team Gaye McNutt and Benjamin Smith, Cadence is a shop-favorite Washington winery dedicated to showcasing some of the finest vineyard sites in the state. Their Bordeaux-styled blends interpret the best qualities reflected in Washington's greatest vineyard terroir. Cadence's winemaking philosophy is based on the belief that blending creates