Quilceda Creek
Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Mid Ruby/crimson with cherry red flashes. Aromas of menthol, dusty, antique shop, black currant. An absolutely stunning palate - silken - totally balanced and confident in its structure - an aristocrat , up there with the best First Growths. 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot. 100% new French Oak which is now totally resolved. Quilceda Creek said at the time of release that the 2007 was probably the best to date. This was in the top handful of wines we have had this year and I can see why Robert Parker gave it 100 💯 points.
Mid Ruby/crimson with cherry red flashes. Aromas of menthol, dusty, antique shop, black currant. An absolutely stunning palate - silken - totally balanced and confident in its structure - an aristocrat , up there with the best First Growths. 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot. 100% new French Oak which is now totally resolved. Quilceda Creek said at the time of release that the 2007 was probably the best to date. This was in the top handful of wines we have had this year and I can see why Robert Parker gave it 100 💯 points.
Oct 24th, 2021Very deep crimson in colour. Savoury aromatic black plum notes. Medium to full bodied with medium plus intensity. The feature of this wine is the supple silky palate. There are some oaky nuances but altogether well integrated. As I have said in previous notes regarding Quilceda Creek it does not have particularly Cabernet descriptors and to be honest not sure I would pick it as a Cabernet in a blind tasting , but, as always, it remains a wonderful red wine. Next one in 2 to 3 years.
Very deep crimson in colour. Savoury aromatic black plum notes. Medium to full bodied with medium plus intensity. The feature of this wine is the supple silky palate. There are some oaky nuances but altogether well integrated. As I have said in previous notes regarding Quilceda Creek it does not have particularly Cabernet descriptors and to be honest not sure I would pick it as a Cabernet in a blind tasting , but, as always, it remains a wonderful red wine. Next one in 2 to 3 years.
Dec 9th, 2019
Shafer and Colgin stole the show, but this wine will go the distance.
Shafer and Colgin stole the show, but this wine will go the distance.
1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2014
Baked blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, ripe strawberries paint the background, black raspberries, spice-box, nutmeg, unbelievable soft fine minerals, rich black but dry earth, a touch of black tar and an elegant rich long finish you won't forget. If you thought Washington couldn't rival Napa Cabernet, you need to try this wine, Leonetti or any another fine producer of Washington Cabernet. Still needs another 5 years in bottle.
Baked blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, ripe strawberries paint the background, black raspberries, spice-box, nutmeg, unbelievable soft fine minerals, rich black but dry earth, a touch of black tar and an elegant rich long finish you won't forget. If you thought Washington couldn't rival Napa Cabernet, you need to try this wine, Leonetti or any another fine producer of Washington Cabernet. Still needs another 5 years in bottle.
Jun 12th, 2016
A true gem. 100 points from RP on Father's Day
A true gem. 100 points from RP on Father's Day
Jun 22nd, 2015
Still a baby. Needed a long time to open up but was fantastic when it did.
Still a baby. Needed a long time to open up but was fantastic when it did.
Dec 26th, 2013
