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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.7 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 296 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Buddy318 on 12/5/2023 & rated 93 points: Delicious. Tobacco, leather, earth. Probably 2027 at the latest. (258 views) | | | Tasted by hanasowner on 8/5/2023 & rated 83 points: Cork came out intact, though a few bits in the wine...medium red color...fruit has largely faded off...medium finish with a bit of heat...past its prime in my opinion. (376 views) | | | Tasted by gzim on 5/1/2022 & rated 89 points: dry crumbly cork, but wine was perfect. Much better than my last bottle (drank in 2013), much more in balance - with no over ripe or toasty oak showing.
Simple, and easy to drink. Paired well with Skirt Steak (928 views) | | | Tasted by BobbaWA on 2/26/2022 & rated 89 points: Structured, plum and moss. Placed third in a sort-of vertical side-by-side comparison of QC Red Wines 2010, 2006, 2005, 2011. (876 views) | | | Tasted by norsktorsk on 11/24/2021 & rated 93 points: big and full. drinking well. (948 views) | | | Tasted by davidandrose on 3/29/2020 & rated 91 points: Very similar to my last tasting in Sept 19. Last bottle of a case and in fine shape for its age. Still some tannins standing behind the fruit, but I wouldn't hold on to these much longer. We drank this on its own during a Corona-distancing gathering next door and while it was fine without food, it'd have been better with lightly-seasoned beef. . (2074 views) | | | Tasted by BobbaWA on 3/3/2020 & rated 91 points: Good wine. (1664 views) | | | Tasted by BradA on 11/5/2019 & rated 91 points: A soft supple wine that shows full maturity. A drafts of cedar and pencil lead drifts across the nose. The front end shows soft berry and some cinnamon. A finish that is on the short end leaves me wishing for earlier consumption.
Don’t hesitate to drink this vintage. (1710 views) | | | Tasted by davidandrose on 9/27/2019: Pop and pour, not decanted. Cork came out as if just bottled yesterday, w virtually no stain penetration.
Nose is old world; Muted leather, tobacco and earth. While the fruit is fading, the tannins are equally soft. Frankly, it’s impressive that any $35 wine would age this gracefully for 14 years.
My bride and I enjoyed the wine on its own for two hours before finally pairing it with a filet Mignon roast and broccoli from our garden. Another glorious Friday evening watching a proud American flag wave in a modest Texas breeze. No matter your political leanings, we are “privileged” and proudly worked to enjoy tonight’s bounty. (1587 views) | | | Tasted by BobbaWA on 6/16/2019 & rated 90 points: Another good bottle! (1620 views) | | | Tasted by BobbaWA on 6/3/2019 & rated 94 points: Holding up well; deep fruit, nice balance. Took this bottle with us on a road trip to Spokane. (999 views) | | | Tasted by theharve on 5/26/2019 & rated 94 points: this is serious good shit at least 2-3 yrs from peak. hold on to it folks. (974 views) | | | Tasted by BobbaWA on 1/8/2019 & rated 92 points: Just doesn't disappoint. Big, full bodied, balanced, dark fruit and leather. (1095 views) | | | Tasted by davidandrose on 12/31/2018 & rated 93 points: Poured half the bottle into a decanter and followed it over the course of 90 minutes, reserving the other half for tomorrow.
Bright, dark fruit, blackberries on the nose; these continue with tart apple front palate and a dry finish that carries through the mid/back palate and lingers for 20+ seconds. This is VERY well-balanced and in its ideal window. Doesn’t get much better than this and out-performs wines at triple the release price. Bravo! (1032 views) | | | Tasted by norsktorsk on 12/14/2018 & rated 92 points: always enjoyable (954 views) | | | Tasted by jfkwines on 12/8/2018 & rated 91 points: Drank nicely let sit open for 2+ hours. Stormg mouth feel, slight fruit, lots of texture. Last of the vintage for us. (884 views) | | | Tasted by BobbaWA on 11/20/2018 & rated 94 points: Just discovered that I have more bottles 2005 Quliceda Creek Red Wine than I had remembered. Was a little worried that this may have rested a bit too long, but was pleasantly surprised. Opened and decanted a bottle tonight; the color is starting to fade, but the nose is bright with plum and lead pencil. The texture is balanced, flavors of lavender, cassis, steel, and just-right tannins. Lots of love left in this bottle! Plan to open the others soon; it's kind of like hearing great stories from your grandmother while she can still remember them. (881 views) | | | Tasted by lirvingham on 6/13/2018 & rated 93 points: Tasting great! Still fruit! (1526 views) | | | Tasted by rmh66 on 3/10/2018 & rated 91 points: Black cherries, dried fig, a little blueberry and blackberry, earth, flowers, roasted herbs, and licorice on the nose. Black and red cherries, tart cherry, earth, spice, herbs, and some aged oak on the finish. Surprisingly nice acidity, mostly integrated tannins, long finish. Medium body. Slightly warm from alcohol. This bottle was really quite nice. 91-92 (1475 views) | | | Tasted by jfkwines on 3/2/2018: Alot of Brett on opening, or I think it was Brett. It became ok and paired well with Steak, but fading fast (1481 views) | | | Tasted by davidandrose on 1/21/2018 & rated 91 points: Mature red fruit on thei nose, hint of tobacco or dark tea. Well-balanced but clearly towards the end of its drinking window. Good coating mid-to-back palate, ripe fruits, diminishing tannins yield a nice wine that shows it age but it still drinking quite well (1715 views) | | | Tasted by RichD2 on 12/1/2017 & rated 93 points: Decanted by the restaurant. Little sediment. Medium red color. Nice nose of black and red fruit, oak with a charred aspect to it. The wine is ready to drink, very balanced between all elements. Excellent now. (1530 views) | | | Tasted by norsktorsk on 5/23/2017 & rated 91 points: Drinking well at this time. (2172 views) | | | Tasted by rojoloco on 5/1/2017: Finally, the flavors of this wine have come around. The high alcohol tends to fade after 90 minutes and the flavors emerge. Has a slightly sweet finish that makes it hard to resist. Took a long time for this wine to come around but it is finally there in my view. Does need 90 minutes for the alcohol to subside. Should last several more years. (2036 views) | | | Tasted by patwjr on 4/16/2017 & rated 91 points: Pnp, drank over 5 hours. Consistently very good. Medium weight. Nice fruit, a touch of mint & earth nose. Better than previous bottles. Smooth drinking. Enjoy now. (2069 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2007, IWC Issue #135
(Quilceda Creek Vintners Red Wine Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Quilceda Creek Producer website2005 Quilceda Creek Red Wine Columbia ValleyVintage Notes
Winemakers: Paul Golitzin, Marv Crum, Alex Golitzin
Varietals: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc,
7% Merlot
Vineyards: Champoux, Ciel du Cheval, Galitzine,
Klipsun, Taptiel
Barrels: 100% French Oak
Bottled: August 2007
Winemaker Comments
The 2005 Columbia Valley Red Wine is an excellent Bordeaux blend (84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot). This wine reflects the richness and complexity of the vintage and ranks as one of our favorite Red Wine offerings to date. Aged in predominantly new French oak for 22 months, this medium-bodied wine displays black cherry fruit, anise, marzipan, dried herbs and minerals. Approachable now, it will be best enjoyed over the next 15 years.
Red Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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