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| Community Tasting Notes (average 95.1 pts. and median of 95 pts. in 373 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by deadwax on 4/5/2024 & rated 96 points: Tasted blind with a side gathering of our regular tasting group. Double decanted for sediment and air. No one guessed the wine was as old as it was. The best showing of any Quilceda Creek I've had. Going strong, it could be a 25 year wine in the 750 format. (385 views) | | | Tasted by doctorw on 3/30/2024 & rated 96 points: Popped and poured, no bricking, no funk, just beautiful deep purple color with a fresh nose of cherry, blue plums, lavender, and hints of leather. Oak treatment but very subtle. This wine was beautifully integrated with soft tannins and a long finish. Great mouth feel. Years left on this wine. (553 views) | | | Tasted by jimyeni on 2/24/2024 & rated 92 points: Slightly oxidated. Smooth and elegant but lacking complexity. Still very enjoyable (981 views) | | | Tasted by snowingfun on 1/1/2024 & rated 95 points: Silky smooth berry forward cab. Alcohol a bit higher than I would prefer to make it more balanced. Very enjoyable over the course of the evening. Drink window is now IMO but would cellar fine for years to come. (1540 views) | | | Tasted by dsimmons on 12/26/2023: Shared at Christmas dinner (1612 views) | | | Tasted by CabernetHouse on 12/26/2023: Decanted for 8 hours, good color, nose a.bit skunky, nice smooth taste, no tannins, medium to full bodied, light fruit,. (1340 views) | | | Tasted by randyjc on 11/4/2023 & rated 95 points: From magnum on a special occasion, this wine showed beautifully. Dark brambly flavors carried by a silky mouth feel. A streak of red berry fruit start to finish, medium finish that melted away in smooth vanilla. In fact, the extent and persistence of the vanilla, at first charming, began to be a bit much as we neared the last. Still, a pretty and engaging wine on a special occasion. (1855 views) | | | Tasted by Musinus on 10/20/2023 & rated 87 points: Opaque purple. Initial intense scents of currants and morello cherry that evolve to bacon fat, raw game meat, and black cherry/blueberry jam. As other QC Cabs from this period have demonstrated, the alcohol unfortunately commandeers the palate. This bottle was not as severe as others I have recently tried, but it's still sufficiently excessive so as to muddy the mixed red fruits, rendering a medicinal quality. From magnum. (1763 views) | | | Tasted by jmoon on 8/25/2023 & rated 89 points: Similar to my last bottle 8 years ago… stewed fruit blueberries dark brawny and high alcohol. Didn’t work w good as no acid , and too flabby and wide solo to be entertaining. Sorry for the harsh review and this isn’t a review of the wine rwally it’s a personal reflection on my experience based on my own biases. I’ll stick to Bordeaux. (1928 views) | | | Tasted by NY Wino on 7/11/2023 & rated 97 points: Wow! Dark purple color, huge nose, madsive wine with loads of dark delicious mouth-coating fruit, silky tannins and super long length. Finish lasted over a minute amazing! (2063 views) | | | Tasted by deadwax on 7/3/2023: From a 1.5L or magnum. This bottle was fantastic as you would hope it would be at this point. Do try if you still have more then one 750. (1976 views) | | | Tasted by theharve on 3/29/2023 & rated 96 points: 2+yrs away from peak. more tannin needs to dissipate. (2465 views) | | | Tasted by rjmarek on 2/3/2023 & rated 97 points: The 2005 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is a 97 point wine that boasts complex flavors of blackberry, blueberry, plum, cassis, dark chocolate, and violets. With a classic structure, the wine has remarkable elegance and persistence on the finish. Aged in 100% new French oak, it is opulent and mouth-coating with layers of flavor. Despite its massive and full-bodied nature, the wine carries itself perfectly with a weightless texture, masses of polished tannin, and a blockbuster length. The wine will continue to develop for 25 or more years and can be enjoyed over the next two decades. Quilceda Creek remains a model of consistency, and the 2005 vintage is a benchmark for what can be achieved in the United States. This wine promises to deliver great class with its considerable power, making it a must-try for wine lovers. (2330 views) | | | Tasted by NY Wino on 2/1/2023 & rated 96 points: Decanted for 3 1/2 hrs prior to drinking. Deep purple color, big beautiful bouquet of dark fruit, this wine is in a perfect place. Lots of fruit, good acidity, smooth tannins and long delicious finish (2037 views) | | | Tasted by Stevethebeav on 12/27/2022 & rated 97 points: Last 05. Awesome!! (1966 views) | | | Tasted by Robert R. on 12/25/2022: Short decant before Xmas dinner featuring ribeye roast. My first 2005. Very good. A big/ger wine, maybe just a touch hot, but a lot going on (in a good way) and a pleasure to drink. No rush, however. Happily try again in a few years. (1736 views) | | | Tasted by skifree on 12/10/2022 & rated 93 points: QC is getting beat up on Berserkers at the moment, made me want to open one with some age. Very dark garnet in the glass, no bricking but a noticeable meniscus. Appealing fruit rouge on the nose, some heat noticeable. Very appealing in the mouth, with the melange of fruit married with cedar, pencil lead, a hint of vanilla, and a pronounced saline note. Flavors last, and some tannins are noticeable after a bit of time. I am becoming convinced that QC gets better and better with age. (1704 views) | | | Tasted by wine4ever on 12/5/2022 & rated 97 points: Awesome again. Easily still in its prime window, with no danger of waning anytime soon. Bought on release and cellared perfectly. Cork in great condition. Decanted for sediment. Drank over 3 hours. Beautiful dark fruity nose. Love the depth and breadth of flavors...dark fruits and berries, asian spices, mineral, smokiness, coffee, dark chocolate and sage. Full bodied yet elegant. So smooth, great balance, long finish. (1588 views) | | | Tasted by randyjc on 12/1/2022 & rated 88 points: Disappointing. Alcohol heat on the nose with black fruit and pencil lead. In the mouth it is, again, hot but opens to short-lived lovely flavors that quickly disappear. After 3 hours in the decanter it was better. Holding out some hope for tomorrow. (1556 views) | | | Tasted by norsktorsk on 11/27/2022 & rated 96 points: drinking very nice. (1323 views) | | | Tasted by tomlee on 10/28/2022 & rated 96 points: Purple in color. 14.9% ABV. Sublime nose of red and blue fruits, leather and cocoa. Full bodied and concentrated with rich, lush fruits. Currants, cassis liqueur, blueberries and tobacco on the palate. The finish is long and supple with silky tannins in spades. Great Cabernet Sauvignon but for me this never quite lived up to the 100 point score from the Wine Advocate. Certainly a step down from other QC 100's notably the 02 and 03. Still happy though to have this in the cellar. Best over the next 6-8 years. (1554 views) | | | Tasted by johnnyo on 8/5/2022 & rated 97 points: This wine was showing beautifully! Still plenty on youthful rich fruit with near perfect balance. (2051 views) | | | Tasted by nzinkgraf on 6/3/2022: 05 was a warmer vintage, next to the cooler 2006 vintage.
Fresh and spiced blackberry fruit aroma. not completely flattened by all the oak, with lots of spice in the aromas. 'pen ink aroma.' still med/- tannin, with lots of spice and freshness and tobacco leaf. 97% Cab, 3% Merlot. mostly Champoux, with little bits of Klipsun and Tapteil. (2352 views) | | | Tasted by peternelson on 5/4/2022 & rated 93 points: Big, dark, faded and a bit muddy color; slight ethyl acetate at first, macerated blackberry, black cherry, glycerin, band aid, somewhat cough syrupy character, oily; sweet attack but very dry and tannic in the finish with high alcohol. Thought this was a CdP blind. Pretty good, if not unusual for a cab. In great shape and excellent character. Blind Dirty Dozen TOC dinner at La Paella (2452 views) | | | Tasted by renoprof on 2/25/2022 & rated 94 points: Gorgeous, integrated, wash cab. Drinking well. Give 2 hours open or splash decant (2740 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Decanter, Quilceda Creek vertial (3/28/2020)
(Quilceda Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/21/2010)
(Quilceda Creek, Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2007, IWC Issue #135
(Quilceda Creek Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Quilceda Creek Producer website2005 Quilceda Creek Cabernet SauvignonWinemaker Comments
The Columbia Valley's growing seasons are remarkably consistent, but 2005 was exceptional. Summer temperatures were quite warm resulting in extremely small berry size, and then the heat backed off just enough in September to ripen the grapes without rushing physiological maturity. The results are deeply colored, beautifully balanced wines with tremendously dense, ripe aromas and flavors.
The 2005 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot) is loaded with blackberry, blueberry, plum and cassis with nuances of dark chocolate and violets. Classically structured, this complex wine has remarkable elegance and persistence on the long, pure finish. Approachable now, it should reach maturity around 2012 and age for 25 or more years. While we are particularly proud of the last three vintages of our flagship wine, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon easily rivals them as one of the best wines our estate has ever produced. Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
Used as frequently in blends as in varietal wines, Cabernet Sauvignon has a large number of common blending partners. Apart from the obvious Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the most prevalent of these are Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere (the ingredients of a classic Bordeaux Blend), Shiraz (in Australia's favorite blend) and in Spain and South America, a Cabernet – Tempranillo blend is now commonplace. Even the bold Tannat-based wines of Madiran are now generally softened with Cabernet SauvignonUSAAmerican 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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