98 points Jeb Dunnuck: "A classic wine from this estate, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon gives up tons of lead pencil shavings, toasted bread, sweet black currants, and graphite in a pedal-to-the-metal, rich, locked and loaded style. Possessing no hard edges, full-bodied, richness, no weight and a killer finish, this tour de force in Washington State Cabernet will drink brilliantly for another two decades or more. Drink: 2020-2040. (1/10/18)"
96 points and 'Top 100 Wine of 2015 (#2),' Wine Spectator: "Polished, focused and generous, with red plum and cherry flavors in an elegant package, framed with fine tannins. A savory, meaty note runs through this at a subterranean level. Lingers beautifully. Drink now through 2028. (9/23/15)"
95+ points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "(15.2% alcohol): Bright, deep, dark ruby. Penetrating aromas of dark berries, violet, minerals and fruity tropical dark chocolate. Boasts outstanding intensity without any rough edges, showing superb thrust and grip to its youthfully powerful flavors of blueberry, minerals and spices. Finishes with huge tannins that dust the front teeth without coming off as dry. The pH here is around 4.0, according to Paul Golitzin, but this spectacular young Cabernet boasts plenty of energy and is likely to be long-lived. Drink: 2021-2038. (Nov 2015)"
95 points and 'Top 100 Cellar Selections 2015 (#56),' Wine Enthusiast: "All Cabernet from Champoux, Klipsun, Palengat and Wallula vineyards, this wine offers aromas of blackberry, incense, blueberry, pencil lead and barrel spices. On the palate, it’s tightly wound with black fruit flavors and a firm backbone of tannins. The oak is primary right now. It needs extended time in the cellar to show itself fully, and will be best from 2022-2030. Alcohol 15.1%. (Nov 2015)"
Producer notes: "The 2012 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley is a seamless wine that coats the entire palate with copious amounts of blackberry, blueberry and cassis fruit with complex soy, smoke, graphite, spice and mineral undertones. All of this deep and rich fruit is perfectly complemented by additional floral suggestions of Hyacinth and Lavender. This classic wine should age effortlessly for 20+ years. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Barrel aged 20 months in 100% new French oak."
Product SKU | 321905 |
Producer | Quilceda Creek |
Country | United States |
Region | Washington |
SubRegion | Columbia Valley |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2012 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
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