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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 |
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| Vintage | 2008 |
| Rating | 99 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 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley is made up of 88% Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Quilceda Creek is a partner in the vineyard), 10% Red Mountain Cabernet, and 2% Merlot from the Palengat Vineyard. As good as the Palengat cuvee is, the flagship Cabernet Sauvignon takes it to another level. A slightly brooding bouquet displays aromas of sandalwood, exotic spices, incense, violets, and wild berry notes. On the palate it has extra layers of fruit, exceptional complexity, impeccable balance, and a 60-second finish. At Quilceda Creek it's the same old story, great wines made by unpretentious people. The Golitzins decline to raise prices because they feel loyalty to the people who supported them from the beginning and who might not be able to afford connoisseur/collector pricing. As for the latest wines, they regard 2008 as a regular vintage with no issues; you could pick at your leisure. They are considerably more excited by the 2009 vintage which they describe as wines with tons of aroma?really good which, given their understated manner, I interpret to mean really terrific. For this tasting, the 2009's were all tasted from barrel samples. |
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| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Rating | 99 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 |
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| Vintage | 2008 |
| Rating | 99 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 |
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| Vintage | 2008 |
| Rating | 99 RP |
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| Region | Washington |
| Location | Seattle/Woodinville |
| Producer | Quilceda Creek |
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| Robert Parker Rating | 99 RP - The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley is made up of 88% Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Quilceda Creek is a partner in the vineyard), 10% Red Mountain Cabernet, and 2% Merlot from the Palengat Vineyard. As good as the Palengat cuvee is, the flagship Cabernet Sauvignon takes it to another level. A slightly brooding bouquet displays aromas of sandalwood, exotic spices, incense, violets, and wild berry notes. On the palate it has extra layers of fruit, exceptional complexity, impeccable balance, and a 60-second finish. At Quilceda Creek it's the same old story, great wines made by unpretentious people. The Golitzins decline to raise prices because they feel loyalty to the people who supported them from the beginning and who might not be able to afford connoisseur/collector pricing. As for the latest wines, they regard 2008 as a regular vintage with no issues; you could pick at your leisure. They are considerably more excited by the 2009 vintage which they describe as wines with tons of aroma?really good which, given their understated manner, I interpret to mean really terrific. For this tasting, the 2009's were all tasted from barrel samples. |
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