Product Details
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
---|---|
Vintage | 2005 |
Rating | 100 RP |
Bottle Size | 750 ml |
Bottle Quantity | 1 |
Country | USA |
Region | Washington |
Location | Seattle/Woodinville |
Producer | Quilceda Creek |
Color | Red |
Wine Type | Table |
Robert Parker
Rating | 100 RP - Another awesome wine from this amazing winery!!The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon contains 3% Merlot. The principal component comes from the Champoux Vineyard in which the winery is a partner with contributions from the Klipsun and Taptiel Vineyards outstanding in their own right. It too was aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak. Opaque purple-colored it has a splendid perfume of violets wood smoke truffle Asian spices black cherry and black currant preserves. Opulent and mouth-coating the layers of complex flavors nearly hide enough tannin to support 8-10 years of additional cellaring. The oak tannin and acidity are beautifully integrated and the lengthy finish lasts for well over a minute. Purchasers no doubt will want to try a bottle immediately but this towering effort will not reach its peak until 2015 at the earliest and provide pleasure through 2040. I say this with confidence because a 1983 Quilceda Creek Cabernet tasted in May 2008 is at its peak now and should carry on for another 10-15 years. Quilceda Creek Vintners remains a model of consistency. |
---|
Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator |
---|
Burghound
Burghound |
---|