2020 Cadence Cabernet Sauvignon, Cara Mia Vineyard, Red Mountain

From: Red Mountain, Washington, USA Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes: "Despite 2020 being a hot vintage, the wine clocks in at 14.0% alcohol naturally! And THAT means wonderful Cabernet character – pencil shavings, intense dried cherry fruit, spice, and kisses of Taransaud barrel on the nose. Flavors absolutely leap out of the glass – blackberry, dried cherries, and earth coddled in hints of barrel – just enough to lend a filling structure and spice to the Cabernet notes. This is a delicious, classic Cabernet that leaves no doubt about its Old World heritage and New World home." –Ben Smith, winemaker 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 creat