Bob McDonald

9.3

Initially a strange aspect to the nose which hopefully will blow off. An oxidised note which is not apparent on the palate. Last time I tasted this wine 5 years ago I raved and gave it a 98 point score. This time that slightly irritating note on the nose but that same gorgeous palate. 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot. I imported several vintages of Quilceda Creek from an outlet in San Francisco (Vinfolio) many years ago and this was my last bottle. Have never seen it offered in Australia but back in the day I was mightily impressed. 100 💯 points from Robert Parker. — 17 days ago

Norman

9.4

Needs air. — 25 days ago

Lindsey Hirway

9.4

From The Oaks — 2 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Last bottle of the wine that, about 9 or 10 years ago, opened my eyes to the potential in the Columbia Valley and its various AVAs for Rhone varietals. I thought, if this entry-level Syrah was this good . . . . Just double-decanted it so it’s a little closed now on the nose, but the palate is soft and savory. Will update in a few hours and rate at that time.

UPDATE: it’s delicious and fully mature. Most of the fruit has been replaced by savory tertiary notes. Nose shows olive brine and delicate ash-y notes. — 4 months ago

Doug Adams

9.3

2018. Decanted for about an hour and improved with more time. — 5 months ago

k

9.0

Delightful. Stone fruit and grapefruit/lychee notes with a tiny hint of effervescence. Slight minerality to balance and give body. — 7 months ago

Paul J

9.4

PnP. Deep, dark fruit. Dark cherries and blackberries. Exceeded expectations. Massive depth. Really enjoyed! — 19 days ago

with Brooke

Ted

9.0

Very approachable young bourdeaux blend. Again very fruit forward. — 24 days ago

with Jeni

David Dorn

9.1

Very elegant Cabernet from Washington. — 2 months ago

Brian S

8.9

Big alcohol wine. — 3 months ago

Christopher Vaughn Messer

9.1

This is a polished, crowd-pleasing Cabernet that still shows real intent. Ripe black cherry and blackberry lead the charge, followed by notes of cocoa, vanilla, and a subtle cedar spice. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, giving it an easy, confident structure without sacrificing depth. There’s just enough oak warmth to feel luxurious, but it never overwhelms the fruit.

I opened this during a family winter getaway in Atlantic City, one of those cold, quiet nights after the lights fade and the boardwalk winds down. It paired beautifully with a relaxed dinner and conversation, the kind of wine that elevates the moment without demanding attention. Approachable, reliable, and quietly refined. Indian Wells continues to earn its reputation as a go-to Cabernet with class. — 4 months ago

Thomas

8.9

This is a nicely tasty red wine with steak. Smooth drinking. — 5 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.6

Sipping Quilceda while watching Nosferatu 🧛🏻.
Splendid. — 6 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Washington State Syrah from the Wahluke Slope AVA. Dark ruby color with a few black highlights. Aromas of cooked blue and black fruit, wet soil, purple flowers and smoked meat. Flavors of blackberry/blueberry jam, black olives, dark chocolate, dried herbs and roasted nuts. A bit of black pepper spice on the long and deeply concentrated mineral laden finish. Medium-plus body with slightly chewy fine grained tannins. Well balanced acidity and a slightly creamy texture. Quite good. Memorial Day 2026. — 24 days ago

Jocholla

8.9

Solid cab, great pairing with some Sunday skewers. — a month ago

Adam Deshpande

9.0

Sweeter side but not overly sweet — 2 months ago

Rachelle Evertsen

9.5

Nice, don’t love white wine but this is good — 3 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.1

Clear, deep ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with medium intensity primary and secondary aromas of blackberries, cassis, and graphite; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced primary and secondary flavors of black cherries, blueberries, black cardamom and bell pepper with a long finish. This wine is complex and intense. Overall, I rate this wine as very good. — 4 months ago

with Nellie

Cathy Levy

9.3

Lovely, deep, rich Syrah. Plums, Raisins and blackberries. — 5 months ago

k

8.9

Minerality with light grassy tones accentuated by light tropical notes. Pleasant. — 5 months ago