2007 Cadence Ciel Du Cheval
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93 ST
(39% cabernet sauvignon, 35% cabernet franc and 13% each merlot and petit verdot) Good dark red. Red fruits, licorice and rose petal on the reticent nose. Sweet, complex and suave, with captivating floral lift to the sappy red fruit and mineral flavors. A sexy and refined wine, delivering excellent density of material without any sense of weight. The pure, primary finish is classically broad and dry, featuring fine-grained tannins and harmonious acids that leave the taste buds vibrating. 93(+?) points
By Stephen Tanzer Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 09 --International Wine Cellar
92 WS
Firm in texture, with fine tannins around a plush core of red berry, cherry and watermelon. Finishes tight and focused, lingering with hints of wet bark and licorice. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2012 through 2017. 495 cases made. —H.S.
May 21, 2010 --Wine Spectator
92 WA
The 2007 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard is a blend of 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot, and 13% Petit Verdot which received the same elevage as the Taptiel bottling. Dark ruby in color with a bouquet of cedar, Asian spices, herbs, incense, cassis, and black currant are followed by a supple-textured wine with loads of spicy fruit, good volume, and enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. Enjoy this lengthy offering form 2014 to 2027.
by Jay Miller, Issue #190, August 2010 --The Wine Advocate
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| Winery Notes: 2007 Vintage Notes Two short years ago I touted 2005 as the best vintage I’d ever seen. Had my crystal ball been better, I would have waited! 2007, our second Cara Mia vintage, has the laser focus of 2005 with deeper, purer fruit. 2007 was a season of moderate warmth with few heat spikes. In short, perfect ripening conditions. First harvest from Cara Mia Merlot was September 7th, the same day as 2006. The interesting differences in the 2007 vintage are the significantly lower pHs and brighter acidity in the berries. Stephen Tanzer said of our 2007 vintage “Here, too, the last couple of vintages strike me as the best yet. They definitely show less of the green (cabernet franc-influenced) Bordeaux side and more sweetness of fruit and mass appeal. But I liked the older wines very much as well.” Red Mountain 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot Super sensuous aromatics of spice and blueberries. Cool, brisk flavors of berries and plums leavened by bright acidity. There are many layers here, waiting to unfold with time in the glass. The finish caresses the palate with deep fruit and very fine grained long tannins. This will age gracefully for a decade or longer. |
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