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| Community Tasting Notes (average 94.9 pts. and median of 95 pts. in 381 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by NY Wino on 4/6/2024 & rated 94 points: Another excellent bottle. Improves with decant, as the wine initially was a little tight and showed less fruit than in the past, but with a couple hours in the decanters it opened up. Great long finish. (747 views) | | | Tasted by tomlee on 3/30/2024 & rated 95 points: Dark crimson in color. 15.2% ABV. Stunning nose of blue fruits, molten licorice, Whitman Sampler Box and flowers. Tremendous structure and concentration. Impeccable balance. Dark fruits in spades. Blueberry, creme de cassis, vanilla bean and tobacco on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish with prominent silky tannins. Blockbuster Cabernet Sauvignon that should cruise to 25 years of age. (989 views) | | | Tasted by hkbob on 3/15/2024 & rated 95 points: Dark fruit profile with telltale Cab Sav notes asserting themselves on the nose. Full-bodied palate showing good freshness and a long dark cherry-infused finish. This was an excellent bottle which would have merited another point or two had it shown a bit more complexity. In the zone now. (1115 views) | | | Tasted by johnnyo on 2/14/2024 & rated 95 points: Fantastic! Ageing this to this point has really paid off. So balanced and delicious with the Porterhouse steak (1534 views) | | | Tasted by llindahl on 1/14/2024 & rated 97 points: Absolutely gorgeous wine. Fruit, tannins, acidity all in the right place. Still has a long life ahead, unfortunately the last bottle for me (1835 views) | | | Tasted by jcbrand on 1/1/2024 & rated 95 points: Great tannins, fruit, and overall integration of this wine. Holding up impeccably. Drank at a tasting 2018 Bordeaux and 2012 Oakville Cabernet. Overall 2nd place behind Bordeaux; close. (1697 views) | | | Tasted by Night Train on 12/25/2023 & rated 96 points: Took to a Christmas dinner party, along with a 2009 Mascot and a 2004 Etude. All three were great, but the Quilceda was spectacular. No detailed notes., because I was impaired when we started drinking the reds. In no immediate danger of going over the hill. (1650 views) | | | Tasted by kerv22 on 12/23/2023 & rated 91 points: Reminiscent of a wine that was probably amazing. From magnum, surprisingly the bottle was over the hill. (1673 views) | | | Tasted by Bob23 on 12/22/2023 & rated 94 points: Delightful dark fruit and reposed tannins, but overshadowed a little by the 15+% alcohol. I hadn’t noticed that with a prior bottle, fwiw. Your mileage may vary. (1417 views) | | | Tasted by Michael Hung on 12/7/2023: [Served blind]
It seemed almost Rhone-like to me initially with it being quite fresh and plummy. It did not strike me as a Cabernet with it's lack of tannins despite its fruit intensity.
Quite a plush and round wine that was very easy to drink. Not over extracted but showing more sweet and round blue and black fruit. Has acid structure but the tannic structure was fully resolved already, indicating to me that this is peaking despite not many tertiary notes. 92 today for me. (1697 views) | | | Tasted by JS199 on 12/6/2023 & rated 98 points: An absolute rocket of a wine. Decanted 45 minutes and got better and better with time. Full throttle Cabernet that is still youthful, but in a great spot. 98+ (1632 views) | | | Tasted by dsimmons on 11/24/2023: Drank with friends on Thanksgiving. Drink or hold. Delicious as usual. (1780 views) | | | Tasted by hkbob on 10/10/2023 & rated 94 points: Poured deep purple, showing little sign of age. Fragrant nose primarily of sweet blackberry liqueur, with some toasty and floral notes thrown in. This wine shows good energy and balance, very plush across the palate with lots of dark fruit and a long finish. Very enjoyable even if not the most complex wine. (1880 views) | | | Tasted by Jhalpern27 on 10/4/2023 & rated 97 points: My last one of these. Boy did it show up tonight, decanted for approx 1.5 hours. This was served at our monthly wine dinner against all Napa Cabs and this was by far the unanimous WOTN. Washington State beats California (2081 views) | | | Tasted by jkwoodward on 9/17/2023 & rated 97 points: Just incredible. I haven’t found another Washington wine that can do this. It is so smoothe, perfect fruit. Still has life. Love it. (1920 views) | | | Tasted by VAGenius on 9/9/2023 & rated 92 points: 60 minute decant. Smoky nose with dark plum, black currant, and oak. Rich palate of black cherry, chocolate, cocoa, and loads of vanilla and white chocolate. Smooth, polished, and voluptuous tannins on the finish with black plum and vanilla bean, fading quickly into a long oak note. This bottle came off as more mature than previous tasting, although it was sourced differently. (1838 views) | | | Tasted by hkbob on 8/26/2023 & rated 93 points: A very good wine but just lacking a bit of freshness. This was big and fleshy with an abundance of dark fruit, cassis and earth. A bit drying on the back-end which became more pronounced with time in the glass. Perhaps not the best bottle so may need to revisit to see if it was a one-off. (1732 views) | | | Tasted by cabsrgreat on 8/15/2023 & rated 98 points: Decanted for 1 hour. Silky smooth tannins, well integrated. Great finish. Spectacular wine! (1793 views) | | | Tasted by RAB007 on 7/21/2023 & rated 99 points: Purple/plum with minimal amber. Great nose of oriental spices and black pepper. Full bodied and great balance of dark fruit and cedar/spice. (1903 views) | | | Tasted by WildeMeeuw on 7/8/2023 & rated 98 points: Kleur: Diep donkerrood met een dunne rand. Aroma / bouquet: Verfijnd bouquet met daarin gedroogd fruit, een hint van gronderigheid. Smaak / Afdronk: Na de wijn teruggekoel te hebben naar 15°C: Nu wel een aangename zuurgraad en daarmee een sublieme balans met de prachtig gerijpte tannines - droppig met een aangename 'bite' - en een iets gereduceerde alcoholbeleving. Mondvullend, krachtig, tegelijkertijd elegant en verfijnd. Indrukwekkend lange afdronk. Algemeen / potentieel: Prachtige wijn met een ongelofelijk goede prijs-kwaliteitsverhouding… 50 + Kleur: 5 + Aroma / bouquet: 14 + Smaak / Afdronk: 19 + Algemeen / potentieel: 10 = 98/100
Colour: Deep dark red with a thin edge. Aroma / bouquet: Refined bouquet with dried fruit in it, a hint of earthiness. Taste / Aftertaste: After cooling the wine back to 15°C: Now a pleasant acidity and therefore a sublime balance with the beautifully matured tannins - licorice with a pleasant 'bite' - and a slightly reduced alcohol experience. Mouth-filling, powerful, elegant and refined at the same time. Impressively long finish. General / potential: Beautiful wine with an incredibly good price-quality ratio… 50 + Colour: 5 + Aroma / bouquet: 14 + Taste / Aftertaste: 19 + General / potential: 10 = 98 /100 (2008 views) | | | Tasted by Stevethebeav on 6/3/2023 & rated 96 points: Whew. After my last bottle was corked, I was worried about my remaining six bottles. Thankfully this one was singing. (2128 views) | | | Tasted by WAWINEFAN on 4/30/2023 & rated 96 points: Fab bottle. 16 years old and drinking fabulous! (2182 views) | | | Tasted by Bob23 on 2/14/2023 & rated 95 points: Perfect balance - medium weight fruit, bright but not overpowering acidity, nicely rounded and integrated. Delicious. (2494 views) | | | Tasted by BradA on 2/11/2023 & rated 92 points: A very good wine. Seemless across the palate and even after nearly a day in the decanter, solid. The wine is not breaking down, has nice balance and a nice clean finish. Obviously more new world and built for a nice ribeye. Drink now thru 2030. (2334 views) | | | Tasted by Stevethebeav on 2/11/2023 flawed bottle: Bad bottle. Very soft and loose cork. (2142 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 Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2010, IWC Issue #153
(Quilceda Creek Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (9/6/2012)
(Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon) Dark red violet color; appealing, cassis, spice, ripe plum nose; tasty, cassis, oak spice palate with polished tannins; medium-plus finish 93+ points 93 points | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (4/1/2010)
(Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) Dark and brooding on a nose that is quite closed up at present with blackberries and black cherry dominating initially followed by light floral aromas, earth, and kisses of chocolate. On the palate, boom! A compact ball of black fruit wound up incredibly tightly at present. Shows great intensity while still being deft on its feet. Big and bold but with tremendous layering and refinement. The finish lingers for as long as you want to keep counting. 15.2% alcohol. ***** points |
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| Quilceda Creek Producer website2007 Quilceda Creek Cabernet SauvignonWinery: "We are pleased to offer you the 2007 vintage of the Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley. This follows exciting news that the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley just received a 99 point score from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Over the past 5 years, this wine has attained an unprecedented 99.6 point average from this publication. This validates the consistent quality that can be achieved in Washington State with Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2007 growing season gave us beautiful fruit. The result is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon that is quite possibly the best Quilceda to date. The season started off with low spring precipitation resulting in short shoot growth. Heat spikes in May and July reduced berry size. This was followed by warm, consistent heat in August and September that ripened the fruit under ideal conditions. The harvest ended two weeks early with all of our fruit being picked by October 13th, 2007.
The Quilceda Creek 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley (97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot) is a very dense and opulent wine that has amazing concentration and a liqueur-like texture. Classic aromas and flavors of violets, plum, cassis, blackberry and Asian spice cascade over the palate in a delineated fashion, ending in a finish that lasts over a minute. 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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