2006 Quilceda Creek Cabernet - 99 pts - 750ml

2006 Quilceda Creek Cabernet - 99 pts - 750ml

$225.00
2006 Quilceda Creek Cabernet - 99 pts!

Quilceda Creek Winery is one of Washington's most prestigious wine producers. The winery's focus is on Cabernet Sauvignon, which has been very well-received: the 2002 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon was the first American wine outside of California to be awarded 100 points by Robert Parker.

The winery was founded in 1978 by Alex Golitzin, who was inspired to make wine by his uncle André Tchelistcheff, one of the most significant winemakers in California at the time. Alex Golitzin's son, Paul, began working at the winery in 1992 and is now the winemaker.

     

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2006
Rating 96 RP
Bottle Size 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region Washington
Location Seattle/Woodinville
Producer Quilceda Creek
Color Red
Wine Type Table
Rating 99 RP - The flagship 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon comes predominantly from the famous Champoux Vineyard in which the winery is a partner. It was aged in 100% new oak. It sports a deep purple-color with a captivating nose of spice box, sandalwood, truffle, Asian spices, incense, black cherry, and black currant. Opulent on the palate (but elegant as well), it already reveals serious complexity, density, and succulence of fruit. Enjoyable now but with at least 8-10 years of cellaring potential, this marvelous effort should have a 30 year lifespan. In 1990, in Issue 69, after tasting a complete vertical of Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, I wrote that the winery was producing Washington's (and possibly America's) finest Cabernet Sauvignon. Little has changed in the intervening years. The winery has been upgraded and the portfolio has been expanded, while quality remains at the summit. 
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Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2006
Rating 96 RP
Bottle Size 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region Washington
Location Seattle/Woodinville
Producer Quilceda Creek
Color Red
Wine Type Table
    Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
    Vintage 2006
    Rating 96 RP
    Bottle Size 750 ml
    Bottle Quantity 1
    Country USA
    Region Washington
    Location Seattle/Woodinville
    Producer Quilceda Creek
    Color Red
    Wine Type Table
    Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
    Vintage 2006
    Rating 96 RP
    Barrels
    Style
    Owners
    Region Washington
    Location Seattle/Woodinville
    Producer Quilceda Creek
    Winemaker

    Production
    Robert Parker Rating 99 RP - The flagship 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon comes predominantly from the famous Champoux Vineyard in which the winery is a partner. It was aged in 100% new oak. It sports a deep purple-color with a captivating nose of spice box, sandalwood, truffle, Asian spices, incense, black cherry, and black currant. Opulent on the palate (but elegant as well), it already reveals serious complexity, density, and succulence of fruit. Enjoyable now but with at least 8-10 years of cellaring potential, this marvelous effort should have a 30 year lifespan. In 1990, in Issue 69, after tasting a complete vertical of Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, I wrote that the winery was producing Washington's (and possibly America's) finest Cabernet Sauvignon. Little has changed in the intervening years. The winery has been upgraded and the portfolio has been expanded, while quality remains at the summit.
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    Wine Spectator Rating
    Burghound Rating

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