Cadence Bel Canto Cara Mia Vineyard Red Blend 2012
4% cabernet franc, 8% merlot and 8% petit verdot bel canto, n. a. A style of singing characterized by beauty of tone rather than dramatic power [Italian, literally: beautiful singing], b. Cadence blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot grown on its estate, Cara Mia Vineyard. The aromatic intensity is on another level entirely. Dark cherries and baking spice fairly explode out of the glass. These flavors are echoed on the palate and joined by the iron minerality, but the key here is the amazing framework. The tannins are big, round and caressing.
Ratings on Delectable
Matt Perlman 
Well made (and enjoyable memories of an afternoon with the winemaker in Seattle) but too ripe and oaky for me tonight. Maybe another 5-10 years would help
Well made (and enjoyable memories of an afternoon with the winemaker in Seattle) but too ripe and oaky for me tonight. Maybe another 5-10 years would help
8.5
Alina Ferguson
Intense dark fruit, tightly wound...will age well.
Intense dark fruit, tightly wound...will age well.
9.0
Greg Giere
From 3L
From 3L
Eric
85% CF. Light on its feet. Tasty.
85% CF. Light on its feet. Tasty.
9.1
Sarah Milsow-Guenther
Such a lovely wine. Let it sit out for a bit and it got better.
Such a lovely wine. Let it sit out for a bit and it got better.
9.2Sarah Milsow-Guenther
Fantastic Cab Franc heavy blend. Ben knows how to work with CF. Actually surprisingly good with smoked bacon.
Fantastic Cab Franc heavy blend. Ben knows how to work with CF. Actually surprisingly good with smoked bacon.
9.2Matt Perlman
A baby, will do my best to hold off on this for a while! Very attractive now, with black fruits, dried herbs, violets and vanilla. I think this was mostly cab franc which is rad. Certainly more broad shouldered than Loire or even right bank but awesome balance
A baby, will do my best to hold off on this for a while! Very attractive now, with black fruits, dried herbs, violets and vanilla. I think this was mostly cab franc which is rad. Certainly more broad shouldered than Loire or even right bank but awesome balance
9.2
Matthew Beckman
A special wine from WA...84% can franc, 8% merlot, 8% Verdot...beautifully aromatic and elegant cab franc. Very impressed with the aromas (olive and floral), acidity, structure and finish.
A special wine from WA...84% can franc, 8% merlot, 8% Verdot...beautifully aromatic and elegant cab franc. Very impressed with the aromas (olive and floral), acidity, structure and finish.
9.4
Craig Stanfield
I am drinking this too young. Firm tannins and still closed. With air will be better, I'm sure. Bright red fruit and sweet aromatics. Sweet tobacco frames with the slightest hint of spice Also, this is 84% cab franc and has zero Cabernet Sauvignon so the description is off. Has 8% each merlot and petit Verdot. After a few hours, just became more austere and strikingly acidic. Won't open another for a few years.
I am drinking this too young. Firm tannins and still closed. With air will be better, I'm sure. Bright red fruit and sweet aromatics. Sweet tobacco frames with the slightest hint of spice Also, this is 84% cab franc and has zero Cabernet Sauvignon so the description is off. Has 8% each merlot and petit Verdot. After a few hours, just became more austere and strikingly acidic. Won't open another for a few years.
9.1
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