Quilceda Creek

Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.223 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.3

Opulent fruit. Tasted like a Napa Cult.

Opulent fruit. Tasted like a Napa Cult.

1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2016
Michael Park

Big fruit and nice smooth finish but mid-palette was a bit flat. Got better with time. Hit the zone after a three hour decant

Big fruit and nice smooth finish but mid-palette was a bit flat. Got better with time. Hit the zone after a three hour decant

Sep 9th, 2017
Doug Scott

Need a big steak with this. Tannins and a bit of heat. Cocoa and toast, dark fruit.

Need a big steak with this. Tannins and a bit of heat. Cocoa and toast, dark fruit.

Dec 14th, 2015
Greg Bacon

Wow. Just wow. At $250, I probably won't have it again.

Wow. Just wow. At $250, I probably won't have it again.

Dec 5th, 2015
Dave Gorton

2008 Quilceda Creek Galitzine Vineyard. Damn good. Mellowed out with great blue fruits.

2008 Quilceda Creek Galitzine Vineyard. Damn good. Mellowed out with great blue fruits.

Nov 26th, 2015
Cameron Myhrvold

2008 quilceda galitzine vineyard Cabernet
A fabulous wine. As a friend would say, a velvet devil. A complex and elegant wine.

2008 quilceda galitzine vineyard Cabernet
A fabulous wine. As a friend would say, a velvet devil. A complex and elegant wine.

Nov 14th, 2015
John Zuzek

Given the scores for this wine, I found it a little hot. However, it has a nice smokiness with lots of dark fruit on the nose. On the palate, the plums, boysenberry and anise come through very strong.

Given the scores for this wine, I found it a little hot. However, it has a nice smokiness with lots of dark fruit on the nose. On the palate, the plums, boysenberry and anise come through very strong.

Jun 19th, 2015
Dave Gorton

Cinnamon, vanilla, blackberry.

Cinnamon, vanilla, blackberry.

May 24th, 2015
David Pennycook

Very rich. Nice balance of fruit, acidity and tannins.

Very rich. Nice balance of fruit, acidity and tannins.

Mar 13th, 2015
Errol Craig

Powerful bold blueberry fruit yet restrained. Very dry. Elegant & powerful.

Powerful bold blueberry fruit yet restrained. Very dry. Elegant & powerful.

Dec 21st, 2014