Quilceda Creek

CVR Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.130 ratings

8.94 pro ratings

Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

9.1

15.2% alc.
91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc.

15.2% alc.
91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc.

Jun 18th, 2016

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

8.1

Drinking green.

Drinking green.

Nov 25th, 2015

Tobin Trevarthen

9.4

Amazing that this is a 2nd label of sorts. This is always a wonderful experience.

Amazing that this is a 2nd label of sorts. This is always a wonderful experience.

Aug 5th, 2015

9.1

This needs air. The nose smells like wet stones right after opening. 1.5+ hours in the decanter and a spicy, brambley, slightly vegetal nose unlocks. Overall this vintage has less of the chocolate and sex appeal I expected even from CVR. Apparently it was a bad year. This vintage is solid, just dustier and more old world than anticipated.

This needs air. The nose smells like wet stones right after opening. 1.5+ hours in the decanter and a spicy, brambley, slightly vegetal nose unlocks. Overall this vintage has less of the chocolate and sex appeal I expected even from CVR. Apparently it was a bad year. This vintage is solid, just dustier and more old world than anticipated.

Feb 3rd, 2018

9.0

Great price to value

Great price to value

Apr 29th, 2017

8.5

A great value wine.

A great value wine.

Dec 26th, 2016

8.9

Goes great with burgers...

Goes great with burgers...

Sep 27th, 2015

9.2

It's the whole orchestra, with the fruit as first violin. Decent QPR.

It's the whole orchestra, with the fruit as first violin. Decent QPR.

Jun 20th, 2015

9.0

Black cherry, hint of coffee and orange peel on the nose. The 15.2% ABV really sticks out when consumed with food.

Black cherry, hint of coffee and orange peel on the nose. The 15.2% ABV really sticks out when consumed with food.

May 17th, 2015

9.1

Smooth, easy to drink, but doesn't blow you away.

Smooth, easy to drink, but doesn't blow you away.

Apr 19th, 2015