2006 Cadence Camerata Cara Mia Vineyard

Opened the 2006 Cadence Camerata with friends. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, some Cab Franc. Purple, deep color. First note was raw bread dough - it was an excellent nose, though unexpected. The second note was cherries, and my friend said crushed, split cherries with cherry liqueur over it. It had a great presence in the mouth, not a heavy mouth weight, good, lengthy red fruit, but a bit of menthol as well, well balanced, nice tannins, and after a little while some dark fruits came out in the nose and taste. In the mouth the tannins were dusty, like a mocha coffee Matt suggested. It was outstanding, and along with their Ciel du Cheval, is a great Cadence, and I'll seek them out regularly. About $65. Tasted January 2010.