Quilceda Creek - Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Price: $269.95
| Producer | Quilceda Creek |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Washington |
| Subregion | Columbia Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 11371 |
Quilceda Creek Description
The 2021 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine for the ages. Potent aromas jump out of the glass, showing framboise candy, black tea, and a strong classic note of sandalwood. Savory cumin, sage, and garrigue round out this powerful nose. The palate is sweet and velvety, leading to an amazing crescendo of power and refinement.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Jeb Dunnuck: 100 Points
The flagship 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (90% from Champoux Vineyard and 10% from Mach One Vineyard) raised all in new barrels. It's slightly deeper hued than the CVR and has a stunning nose of blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, toasted spices, and graphite with a beautiful varietal, herbal undertone that comes through with time in the glass.
Wine Advocate: 98 Points
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon erupts with a classic Quilceda Creek expression. A big, bold and boisterous wine, it presents a fresh, juicy attack with gobs of succulent, ripe, fresh fruit tones complemented by plenty of oak essences. The palate is full-bodied, fresh, layered and complex, showcasing balanced acidity and fine-grained tannins. The elongated finish suggests that while it can be enjoyed now, patience will be generously rewarded with additional years in the cellar. However, keeping your hands off this gorgeous wine will take a lot of self-discipline.
James Suckling: 98 Points
With 90% of the grapes from Champoux Vineyard and 10% from Mach One Vineyard, this blend could have been labeled Horse Heaven Hills and is certainly no less a standout than the vineyard-designate bottlings. Mint, black fruit, cinnamon, sandalwood, blueberry and floral notes form a seamless whole, wrapped in beautifully integrated, fine tannins.
Wine Spectator: 95 Points
Polished and well-proportioned, with medium-bodied flavors of blackberry and cherry that take on accents of bitter mocha and bell pepper before finishing with medium-grained tannins.
