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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.5 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 127 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by gbbwino on 4/8/2023: Purchased direct from winery & cellared since. Brought to Becks in Augusta for dinner tonight. PNP & consumes over 2-5 hours. Not sure what to make of this. Not a lot on th nose or palate. Soft, velvety tannns. Good fruit but not much else. Somewhat disappointing unfortunately. (1426 views) | | | Tasted by dankgummy on 2/23/2023 & rated 90 points: same as previous notes, disappointed (1239 views) | | | Tasted by Zoso on 1/17/2023 & rated 95 points: One of the things I’ve learned about drinking an older Quilceda is that they still can evolve in a positive way over the course of many hours. So be patient.
To begin I am stunned first by the rich color. If judging the age from color alone, no one is suggesting 15 years old. Nose is another thing all together. Definitely picking up some notes of cigar box, damp earth, and tea. On the palate it is an absolute beast in a good way. Great texture and overall balance excellent although early on tannin was formidable but not overwhelming. This wine is fresh with plenty of acidity as well. My concerns about tannin subsided as about 6-8 ounces saved in the re-corked bottle poured the next day revealed a wine with outstanding harmony and class. Nose continues to be the star and it’s purity really shines. Great wine! Wish I had more 07! Won’t be surprised to see notes over the next 10-15 years. 95+ (1346 views) | | | Tasted by dsimmons on 12/7/2022 & rated 96 points: Delicious mature cab. Elegant fruit and loads is complex secondary flavors. Drank with pot roast. Love Q creek for consistently delicious bottles. Drink or hold. (1410 views) | | | Tasted by daved on 11/16/2022 & rated 92 points: Nice fruit forward in the front end and very rich and expansive in the mid-palate. The finish was a little short for my taste (1187 views) | | | Tasted by dankgummy on 2/13/2022 & rated 91 points: Disappointed. Too much bottle variation with Quilceda, I think I'm done buying from them. (1852 views) | | | Tasted by benny on 12/4/2021 & rated 94 points: Think this wine needs another year or two in the cellar (1748 views) | | | Tasted by MillerRoad on 9/27/2021: Lots of cherry (1981 views) | | | Tasted by Stevethebeav on 9/6/2021 & rated 94 points: awesome. seamless, integrated, length and depth (1919 views) | | | Tasted by Troon on 8/19/2021 & rated 92 points: Decanted for an hour and enjoyed over the next several. There was eucalyptus and fruit on the nose. I got chocolate and cherry on the palate with a medium finish. Really nice now, but I believe there was enough tannins for the wine to go for the next several years. (1926 views) | | | Tasted by UMRich on 8/7/2021 & rated 93 points: Drank alongside 07 QC Palengat. Galitzine preferred by most. More balanced. Palengat also good, but more monolithic dominated by dark fruit and alcohol (1570 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 4/17/2021 & rated 93 points: Only our second bottle of wine from Quilceda Creek, but I expect many more to follow. Decanted for 30 minutes (with a fair amount of sediment), but showed better after 45 or so. The corkscrew removed only about half the cork - the Ah So successfully removed the rest.
Upon opening, there was no nose, and the palate showed low fruit with high acidity. After 45 minutes in the decanter, the wine showed a deep violet color to a watery rim. On the nose there were notes of dark cherry and some black licorice. On the medium bodied palate we noted the dark cherry, cassis, some black fruit, some earth, some spice, and a touch of the black licorice. The acidity was nicely balancing and there was a touch of drying tannin on the finish. A very satisfying wine that is definitely ready to go now, and should hold for several more years. (1878 views) | | | Tasted by dsimmons on 1/9/2021 & rated 92 points: Not as good as first two bottles. I probably should have given it more air time. Acidity seemed to be a bit too high. Drink or hold. (2097 views) | | | Tasted by 2loyal on 11/30/2020 & rated 93 points: So glad I gave my second bottle almost 9 more years - this has aged very well! Not a huge rush, but very drinkable now, with distinctive nuances that make you appreciate the change of pace vs. it’s Napa peers. (2062 views) | | | Tasted by Wine12345 on 9/17/2020 & rated 94 points: Drank with dinner at home at QA for Kristi’s 59th birthday. One full yum. Life is good! (And so is this wine.). Cheers! (2040 views) | | | Tasted by mbo1 on 5/1/2020 & rated 93 points: Took 4-5 hours to open, but once there it was quite beautiful. Big spicy nose, on the palate very dark fruit with spice. Quite tannic, but softened after a few hours.
This wine has a long way to go. Probably needs another 5+ years. (2462 views) | | | Tasted by BradA on 4/18/2020 & rated 90 points: Smooth as velvet with a nose and midpalate of deep ripe boisenberry. Over two nights the wine failed to show any evolution. I found it a linear wine and one that while easy to drink, left me wanting more... more depth, more nuance... more style! The 94 still stands as my apex QC wine. This does not measure up to that standard. Drink now. (2346 views) | | | Tasted by rmh66 on 8/15/2019 & rated 94 points: Pop and pour and followed for several hours. Needs at least 2-4 hours of air. Initial whiff had a lot of wood and mocha milkshake going on, but with some air settled into a nice nose of blue and black berries, a layer of raspberries and red cherries, herbs, earth, dark cherries, spices, iodine, and a little new leather (with extended air). Black cherries, blackberries, blueberries, red cherries, earth, a little green herbs, alcohol spiciness, tart cherries, some graphite, oak, and black licorice on the palate. Moderate acidity, integrating, but still present tannins, long finish. Really nice bottle. Yeah, there's a lot of alcohol and oak, but there's some nice freshness as well, and there are enough layers of flavor to keep it interesting. (2850 views) | | | Tasted by halgeo on 7/10/2019 & rated 94 points: 5 hour decant. Smooth, fine grain tannin- green, savory herb, touch chocolate raspberry jam. Tried next to 07 cv cab - though it showed greater sense of place, though less complex. (2164 views) | | | Tasted by fitchbuck on 5/11/2019 & rated 96 points: Drank alongside an 07 Hillside Select for Tom's 47th @ Ascend Prime. On first pour / In direct comparison, the QC was fairly tannic & less plump around the edges: early score 95. But as the night wore on, the original separation of the Shafer [early score 99] began to normalize -- and by end of night, both wines had met in the middle: late scores 97. In the end, the QC never did quite carry the voluptuous air that the Shafer held. So while amazing in its own right - a bit outplayed by the bruiser from the south. (2665 views) | | | Tasted by Arch57 on 3/29/2019 & rated 91 points: Decanted this for 2 hours the rebottled and brought to our friends house to see their new remodeled kitchen. They had a Josh Cab open so we had a glass of that first. I then poured the Galitzine and I was a bit shocked that it didn’t blow away the Josh which was 1/6 the price. The others didn’t seem all that impressed as well and beside my wife didn’t know the pedigree of the QC. Yes the QC had more depth and finesse but some times you wonder about overall QPR of some of the wines you collect. (2377 views) | | | Tasted by depdoc on 6/3/2018 & rated 93 points: Massive wine and ready to go. (3228 views) | | | Tasted by rwstorer on 5/25/2018 & rated 93 points: - Crimsom color - Nice bottle. High alcohol. (2758 views) | | | Tasted by lirvingham on 12/26/2017 & rated 94 points: Could last but tasting perfect. (3055 views) | | | Tasted by skifree on 12/14/2017 & rated 92 points: Liked this bottle much better. Still very New World in style, with a lot of ripe dark fruits dominating in all phases, then real spice and minerality on the finish. This bottle also kept the high alcohol level (15.2 %) in check amazingly well. (2840 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| i-WineReview.com, Report 38: The Wines of Washington State (9/1/2013)
(Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Galitzine Vineyard Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2010, IWC Issue #153
(Quilceda Creek Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Galitzine Vineyard Red Mountain) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (8/9/2011)
(Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Galitzine Vineyard) Very dark red violet color; lovely, lifted, blackberry, berry, black fruit, licorice nose; tightish, rich, velvety textured, berry, black fruit, dark chocolate palate; needs 4-plus years; medium-plus finish 93+ points 93 points |
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| Quilceda Creek Producer website2007 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Galitzine VineyardWinery: "We are proud to release the Quilceda Creek 2007 //Galitzine Vineyard// Cabernet Sauvignon from the Red Mountain A.V.A. The //Galitzine Vineyard// is a partnership between our family and the Holmes family of the highly acclaimed //Ciel du Cheval Vineyard//. This high-density vineyard (2074 plants/acre) was planted in 2001 and 2002 with Clone 8 Cabernet Sauvignon on windblown Hezel over Warden soils. These deep, consistent, sandy loam soils are ideal for root development, vine health and vineyard uniformity. The 2007 offers intense aromas and flavors of Wild Mountain blackberries muddled with chocolate truffles, violet pastille, pencil lead, sage and minerals. Due to increasing vine age coupled with a wonderful growing season, this is the finest example of the Galitzine terroir yet. Aged in 100% new French oak for 22 months, it is a blend of 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot. All of our 2007's will have large drinking windows because of their lush textures and sensual, liqueur like personalities. Drink Now – 2040."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.Red Mountain WinesNW Article on Red Mountain
Wine Enthusiast Article on Red Mountain
The Seattle Times Article on Red Mountain |
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