Looking at Ben’s 2011, which were tasted all from barrel at his winery, the 2011 Coda is made from declassified lots that didn’t fit into any of their other cuvees. A blend of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 14% Petit Verdot, it gives a look into the style of the estate at a much lower price point. Up-front, beautifully fruited and downright delicious, it offers up loads of red and black berry fruit, cedar, dried spices and herbs and hints of flowers to go with a medium-bodied, soft and supple palate. It’s borderline outstanding, yet doesn’t have the back-end depth or tannin that’s present in his more expensive bottlings. Drink it over the coming 5-6 years. Drink now-2018.
Started by Benjamin Smith and Gaye McNutt in 1998, this Bordeaux-blend focused estate is located just outside of Seattle and pulls all of their fruit from Red Mountain. They produce five different cuvees, with their entry level Coda being made from declassified lots and the other four focusing on single vineyard efforts from Red Mountain. They all show the Red Mountain tannic/savory side, yet balance it with plenty of texture, solid aromatics and overall classy, age-worthy profiles. In addition to his Tapteil and Ciel du Cheval Vineyard designates, Ben’s two reserve bottlings both come from his estate Cara Mia Vineyard which consists of 10.5 acres (8.3 under vine) which was planted to 40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Petit in 2004.
Tel. (206) 381-9507; cadencewinery.com
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