Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

2008 CADE Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

Our Thoughts

We feel that the 2008 CADE Estate Cabernet Sauvignon eclipses our blockbuster 2007, the reasons being that the weather in October 2008 was fantastic with not a drop of rain falling during ripening season and harvest. Aromas of black cherry, minerals, warm chocolate, and black currants are followed on the palate with flavors of blackberry puree, chocolate, vanilla, black olive and rosemary. We are amazed at the rich and plush tannins of this wine a testament not only the 2008 vintage but also to winemaker Toni Biagi and his skilled crew at CADE.
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To quote wine critic Robert Parker in his December 2010 Issue of The Wine Advocate;
"The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate exhibits a glorious nose of blueberries, black raspberries, plums, graphite and crushed rocks. This exquisite Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is about as good as it gets from these higher elevation vineyards on the eastern side of the Napa Valley. A brilliant texture, stunning purity and great length make for a fabulous wine to drink over the next 20-25 years." (98+ points)

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2007 CADE Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

Our Thoughts

This is our inaugural release from our Estate Vineyard. Planted in 2003 we are the only winery to produce wine from this exciting and dramatic hillside estate. When first opened it reveals a strikingly provocative aromatic display of graphite, violet and cedar. With aeration aromas of black Currant, dark chocolate and black cherry fill the glass. A classic mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, it is full bodied and benefits from aging with flavors of chocolate truffle, black cherry, cocoa powder and currant. It displays immense concentration and texture suggesting it will benefit with 2-3 years of bottle age or a good decant. It will evolve nicely for the next 15+ years.
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Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountian

2007 CADE Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

Our Thoughts

The 2007 CADE Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is a truly powerful wine and a true representation of Howell Mountain. Aromas of baked plums, cassis, black olive and smoke jump from the glass. Secondary aromas of soy, vanilla, black cherry and cola nut come forward with aeration. On the palate dense flavors of black cherry, cocoa powder, black olive and sage are followed with a dense wall of tannins that will allow for this to age gracefully for the next 5-10 years.
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2006 CADE Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

Our Thoughts

The 2006 CADE Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is truly a powerful wine and a true representation of Howell Mountain. Aromas of baked plums, cassis, black olive and smoke jump from the glass. Secondary aromas of soy, vanilla, black cherry and cola nut come forward with aeration. On the palate dense flavors of black cherry, cocoa powder, black olive and sage are followed with a dense wall of tannins that will allow for this to age gracefully for the next 5-10 years.
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2005 CADE Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

Our Thoughts

This is the first Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon released by CADE Winery. Our inaugural release is a blend of vineyards from a select group of small artisan growers found high up on Howell Mountain in Napa Valley. It is a rich, intensely structured Cabernet Sauvignon with a striking tannin profile that truly exemplifies the Howell Mountain Appellation.

Enticing aromas of chocolate, black berry, soy and black olive intermingle perfectly with the creamy layers of blackberry, rose petal, black cherry and fig cake providing this wine with rich upfront fruit and a long lingering finish. With proper aging there is no reason this wine won't evolve nicely over the next 6-10 years but can also be enjoyed in its youth with a healthy decant.
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Napa Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon

2007 cade Napa Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon

Production:4,329 cases

Our Thoughts

Inviting aromas of black currant, black olive, blackberries, and acacia. On the palate, flavors of dark chocolate, soy, black currant, and star anise are followed by wonderful mouth coating tannins that are very plush and long.
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2006 cade Napa Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon

Our Thoughts

The 2006 cade Napa Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon is much more approachable on release than the 2005. Aromas of blackberry, currant, anise and vanilla immediately jump from the glass. With aeration secondary aromas of plum, cedar and soy develop. On the palate, flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, black olive and raspberry are framed by polished tannin. The finish is smooth and lush with just a hint of tannin that hints at long life.
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2005 cade Napa Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon

Our Thoughts

The cade "Napa Cuvée" is a mouthful of a wine blended from Cabernet Sauvignon (75%) and Merlot (25%). The Cabernet Sauvignon picked from the alluvial fans of Napa Valley lends dense flavors of blackberry, cherry, chocolate and blueberry while the Cabernet from the hillsides of Howell Mountain give the wine structure, depth and ageability. The Merlot component fleshes out the mid-palate and adds flavors of bing cherry and plum. Although this wine is crafted to be enjoyed now, it will shine with 2 more years of bottle age and reap the benefits over the following 5 to 7.
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Sauvignon Blanc Estate

2009 CADE Estate Sauvignon Blanc "Oakville"

Our Thoughts

We rate the 2009 Estate Sauvignon Blanc an 11 on the hedonism scale! It presents a stunning array of aromas on the nose; lychee, apricot, pineapple, apple cobbler and hints of cut grass. The palate unfolds with flavors of pineapple, mandarin, lemon curd and hints of vanilla bean. While this wine is drinking wonderfully now we feel that with the addition of the 15% Sémillon that it will continue to develop over the next 5-7 year.
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Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley

2009 CADE Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley

Our Thoughts

The 2009 CADE Sauvignon Blanc is alive with vibrant, fresh acidity and perfectly balanced rich fruit characteristics. Wonderful aromas of spearmint, guava, kiwi, gooseberry and snow peas are followed on the palate with flavors of concentrated lemon/lime mix, fig and guava. The lees contact gives the wine a nice mouth feel and texture. We feel that the addition 26% fruit from our Estate vineyard in Oakville has lent a nice complexity and depth of flavors to this wine.
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2008 CADE Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley

Our Thoughts

The 2008 vintage is a bit richer and denser than past vintages. Enticing aromas of green melon, wet stones, cantaloupe, cut grass and vanilla bean are followed on the palate with flavors of guava, rose petal, gooseberry and vanilla. The 7% Semillon fleshes out the mid palate and adds a nice layer to the finish.
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2007 CADE Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley

Our Thoughts

The 2007 vintage really allowed us to make a truly distinctive Sauvignon Blanc. Enticing aromas of green melon, wet stones, cantaloupe, cut grass and vanilla bean are followed on the palate with flavors of guava, rose petal, gooseberry and vanilla. The 14% Semillion fleshes out the mid palate and adds a nice layer to the finish.
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2006 CADE Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley

Our Thoughts

2006 is a great year for Sauvignon Blanc. Primary aromas of lemon/lime zest are accompanied by orange blossom, cantaloupe and ripe honeydew melon. Secondary aromas of gooseberry, wet stones and vanilla beans can be found with aeration. Flavors of honeydew melon, lemon zest and apple hard candy are framed by vanilla and baked bread from the new oak. The 6% Semillon gives the mouth feel a nice roundness as well as adding flavors of ripe figs.