Cadence is dedicated to showcasing the finest vineyard sites in Washington State. Our Bordeaux-styled blends are our interpretation of the best qualities reflected in Washington’s greatest vineyard terroir. We believe blending creates a balanced wine of greater character than the individual components. Our wines express the power, intensity or elegance of the vineyard reflected in the characteristics of the varietals on the vineyard site.

Coda 2007 releases on Saturday, May 16

Last December we performed tasting and blending trials and selected the barrels for Bel Canto and Camerata, Ciel du Cheval and Tapteil.  The rest were destined for the 2007 Coda.  Some of the Merlot from all three vineyards did not exhibit the weight and depth of flavor that warranted inclusion in vineyard or reserve level wine, and so were left out. Tasting through barrels is always an exercise in predicting the future, as we extrapolate the current flavor profile out into the future.  Barrels evolve.  We tasted through the same barrels again in February right before bottling the 2007 Coda.  And realized we were wrong.  The Merlot had put on unanticipated weight and structure, and was quite gorgeous.  Rather than reanalyze and re-blend, we decided to let Coda benefit from our mistake.  Who was really losing?  The vineyard wines show great depth, power and complexity from us being extra picky, and everyone who drinks Coda will immediately know they are tasting a pretty special bottle.  Given the vineyard sources, barrel choices, elevage and pedigree, it is no wonder this wine rivals many wineries’ grand vin!  Come taste for yourself at our Spring Release Party.  Read the full newsletter here.

Cara Mia Vineyard debuts at the Fall Open House on November 1, 2008.

Cara Mia Vineyard finally gets its debut with the release of the 2006 vineyard wines.  In addition to Tapteil and Ciel du Cheval, this year we are proud to introduce Bel Canto 2006 and Camerata 2006, both made exclusively from Cara Mia fruit.  To commemorate the inaugural release, we’ve created a limited number of etched bottles of Bel Canto and Camerata 2006 featuring our new label design.  Read the fall newsletter here and download an order form here.

Team Cadence Cycling Wear

We just had to do it!  Cadence has created beautiful, functional, and fast cycling clothing in conjunction with Giordana Sportswear.  Click here for detailed descriptions and images of the jersey and jacket and here for the order form.  Hurry!  Cadence will place the order with Giordana on April 20th 2009. 

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