Quilceda Creek Columbia Valley Red Wine 2009

Date of Tasting: 25 March 2015

Wine Type: Red

Grape Varieties: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec

Alcohol: 15.2%

Origin: Washington, USA

Appellation: Columbia Valley

Expect to Pay: ~ EUR60

Web: http://www.quilcedacreek.com/
Chubby Appreciation: 92/100
Critics' Opinion: WA - 94/100, ST - 91/100, CT - 92/100

Appearance: Deep crimson

Aroma: Herbs, smoke, cocoa, tobacco and black fruits

Palate: Full on the palate. Deep exotic spices. Sweet ripe berries, chocolate, graphite, and oakiness. Fine and smooth tannins.

Needless to say much. This second wine from Quilceda Creek is surely one of the top of New World wine from Washington. It is sexy and yet opulent. Ones will indeed enjoy a big punch of this bordeaux blend. It is ready now and should be fabulous at least 5 years ahead. Quilceda Creek Red Wine 2009 will surely be a perfect compliment with red meat and rich dishes. Raise the glass!!!!

Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2008

Quilceda Creek is sure another fantastic vineyard from Washington area. In Thailand, it is not yet so famous like Napa Valley. Nevertheless, if you are a big fan of dense hot climate New World style cabernet sauvignon, ranges of wine from Quilceda Creek are what you should be looking for to stag up your cellar.

Date of Tasting: 3 April 2013

Wine Type: Red

Grape Varieties: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot

Alcohol: 15.2%

Origin: Washington, USA

Appellation: Columbia Valley

Expect to Pay: THB8,000 - 10,000 (retail price in Thailand)

Web: http://www.quilcedacreek.com
Chubby Score: 96/100
Value for money: 9/10
Professional Rating: WA - 99/100, WS - 94/100

Appearance: dense red almost black

Aroma: exotic spices and berries with woodiness

Palate: big firm and dense, high tannins that should integrate well in a few years, silky touch, present of complexity, dancing finish of 60+ seconds, well balance with sounded acidity, layers of sweet blackberries, mocha, and vanilla

Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 is the truly holy God blood. Fascinating and charming that goes on and on. This is a wine to to age surely. Long life span but can be consumed wonderfully with decanting at this stage of life. Wish I could have tonnes of this Quilceda Creek in my cellar. By the way, have it along with good steak or rack of lamb, and you will never forget it.