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Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Washington(1998)

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot) is loaded with blackberry, blueberry, plum and cassis with nuances of dark chocolate and violets. Classically structured, this complex wine has remarkable elegance and persistence on the long, pure finish. Approachable now, it should reach maturity around 2012 and age for 25 or more years. While we are particularly proud of the last three vintages of our flagship wine, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon easily rivals them as one of the best wines our estate has ever produced.
Stephen Tanzer
International Wine Cellar
Issue 98, September/October 2001
93/100
August 2007
Saturated medium ruby-red. Deep aromas of redcurrant, strawberry, blueberry, loam, tar, smoke and minerals; as ripe as this is, it also conveys a suggestion of sappy, crystallized fruits. Large-scaled, fat and rich, with compellingly sweet, superripe berry and dark chocolate flavors of outstanding depth. The big tannins reach the front teeth yet are lush and soft. This has the palate presence and sheer ripeness of an elite Napa Valley cabernet from a top vintage, and at least as much structure for aging.
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Robert Parker
The Wine Advocate
Issue 144
96/100
August 2007
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Harvey Steiman
Wine Spectator
94/100
August 2007
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Wine Advocate
2/01
95-97
February 2008
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International Wine Cellar
Sep-01
93/100
September 2007
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