Quilceda Creek
Washington Cabernet Sauvignon
Washington, USA
Decant...for like 6 hours! Upside to a 92-93 likely..
Decant...for like 6 hours! Upside to a 92-93 likely..
Mar 13th, 2024This is the first time I've tasted this legendary producer, I have to admit, Quilceda Creek lives up to its reputation. There is a kind of restraint to this wine that is difficult to achieve in Washington State. Tasted blind, the 1998 could easily be mistaken for an aged Saint Julien. The nose is generous and complex, with aromatics of boysenberry, juniper berry, herb and spice notes. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, with silky texture and layers of red and black seed-studded fruit. Cigar box and spice on the finish.
This is the first time I've tasted this legendary producer, I have to admit, Quilceda Creek lives up to its reputation. There is a kind of restraint to this wine that is difficult to achieve in Washington State. Tasted blind, the 1998 could easily be mistaken for an aged Saint Julien. The nose is generous and complex, with aromatics of boysenberry, juniper berry, herb and spice notes. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, with silky texture and layers of red and black seed-studded fruit. Cigar box and spice on the finish.
11 people found it helpfulJun 8th, 2014
Disappointing finish but still some depth and complexity here
Disappointing finish but still some depth and complexity here
Dec 20th, 2014
Showing about 10 years younger than its vintage. Don’t be afraid to give it some air.
Showing about 10 years younger than its vintage. Don’t be afraid to give it some air.
Dec 30th, 2019
This 1998 still has a lot of time left in bottle. Sweet tannins, dark fruit. I drank too early!! Wow . I think I have a few bottle left. Going to check.
This 1998 still has a lot of time left in bottle. Sweet tannins, dark fruit. I drank too early!! Wow . I think I have a few bottle left. Going to check.
Apr 27th, 2018Stunning - Bordeaux with a plash of Ken Griffey Jr.
Stunning - Bordeaux with a plash of Ken Griffey Jr.
Jun 25th, 2016Fantastic expression of New World Cab
Fantastic expression of New World Cab
Dec 13th, 2015