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Sostenance

2008 Red Mountain 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot

Cadence Sostenance is a captivating red wine hailing from the prestigious Red Mountain region, renowned for its exceptional terroir. This 2008 vintage masterfully blends forty-five percent Cabernet Sauvignon and forty-five percent Cabernet Franc with a touch of Merlot, creating a complex and harmonious profile. The wine displays a deep garnet color, inviting you to explore its layered aromas. On the palate, you’ll experience a beautiful interplay of ripe dark fruits, such as blackcurrant and cherry, interwoven with hints of tobacco and subtle spice. The wine is full-bodied with a vibrant acidity that provides balance and freshness, while the tannins are notably structured, lending an age-worthy character. With a dry finish, Cadence Sostenance exemplifies elegance and sophistication, making it an extraordinary choice for any fine dining experience or celebration.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Washington
Washington

With 18 recognized AVAs, Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the United States. Most of these AVAs are located in the east, centered around the valleys of Walla Walla, the Columbia River and Yakima. The grape varieties that thrive here are numerous: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris all continue to make increasingly compelling wines. Washington wines thrive in dry, semi-arid conditions far from the Pacific Ocean and are protected from the Pacific Northwest rain shadow by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Washington owes its unique terroir to the historic Missoula Floods, which swept through the region 10,000 years ago, stripping away the earth and replacing it with sandy soils from modern-day Utah, Idaho and Montana.

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