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Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Washington(2001)

Vintage Notes:

Winemakers: Paul Golitzin, Alex Golitzin, Marv Crum

Varietal: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc

Vineyards:Champoux, Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, Taptiel

Barrels: 100% New French Oak

Time in Barrel: 22 Months

Bottled: August 2003

Case Production: 3150 Cases

Winemaker's comments
The 2001 vintage produced the finest raw material we had ever seen at Quilceda. It was really exciting going through the various vineyard sections read more...
Stephen Tanzer
International Wine Cellar
Issue 117, November/December 2004
95/100
August 2007
($80; includes 3% cabernet franc) Bright medium ruby. Explosive, pungent aromas of dark raspberry, baking spices and cocoa powder. Then fat, lush and deep, with powerful flavors of raspberry, minerals and baking chocolate. Began slightly clenched but expanded impressively with aeration to show a seductively plump texture. Finishes fat, minerally and very long, with big but fine-grained tannins and a hint of nuts. A high-pH (3.8), high-tannin cabernet that appears to have the sheer material for extended bottle aging. Splendid.
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Pierre Rovani
The Wine Advocate
Issue 154
98/100
August 2007
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Harvey Steiman
Wine Spectator
94/100
August 2007
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Wine Advocate # 144
Dec-02
(96-99)
April 2008
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Wine Advocate # 154
Aug-04
98/100
April 2008
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