Quilceda Creek: Critical Acclamations

99 Point 2008 Quilceda Creek!WA State Cabernet Sauv,indistinguishablefrom Bordeaux 1st Growth!

"Quilceda Creek not only held its own, but was indistinguishable from its Bordeaux brethren."- Robert M. Parker, Jr. Dec 1999

"Without a doubt, this awesome estate, which is run by Paul and Alex Golitzin, is producing some of the top Cabernet Sauvignon blends in the state, and I would venture, the world." writes Jeb Dunnuck. And this is after the above quote from Robert Parker when he blind tasted the 1996 Quilceda Creek to Château Margaux and Château Mouton-Rothschild.

Quilceda Creek Vineyards - Founded in 1978, Alex and Jeannette Golitzin dedicated the winery to the production of world-class Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. In 1992, their son Paul Golitzin joined the winery intent on realizing his parents’ vision by focusing Quilceda Creek’s attention on its greatest asset— the vineyards of the Columbia Valley.

Ready to drink, Ready to collect! As documented the 2008, Quilceda Creek, by multiple critics, "While wonderful now, it will cellar well for at least another decade." Decanter 2020 and "I thoroughly enjoyed it now, yet it will age for decades." Jeb Dunnuck 2013.

"A smidge more evolved than the 2002, the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc, mostly from the famed Champoux Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. It offers a rock star bouquet of blackberry liqueur, cassis, dried licorice, spice and roasted meats to go with a full-bodied, concentrated, yet incredibly polished and elegantly textured mouthfeel. Blockbuster stuff that has everything, it is still youthful and vibrant and has another decade or more of longevity, although I see no reason to delay gratification." - JD for WA Jun 2013

Robert Parker - 97 Points - 2001 Quilceda Creek

"A massive, intense wine that's close to perfection. Right out of the gate there's layered aromas of blackberry pie, ripe blueberry, sagebrush and black tea. The freshness is extraordinary, as is the seamless mouthfeel and texture. Opulent blackcurrant, blackberry pie, mocha, Asian spices and sage flavours lead to a long finish. While wonderful now, it will cellar well for at least another decade." OB for DC Mar 2020

Decanter ~ 99 Points - 2008 Quilceda Creek