2006 Columbia Valley Red Wine
Vintage Notes:
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Winemakers:
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Paul Golitzin, Marv Crum, Alex Golitzin
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Varietals:
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77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
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Vineyards:
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Champoux, Ciel du Cheval, Galitzine, Klipsun, Tapteil
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Barrels:
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100% French Oak
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Bottled:
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August 2007
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Winemaker's comments
The
Quilceda Creek 2006 Red Wine Columbia Valley is a blend of declassified lots which reflect the richness and complexity of
the vintage. This is one of our favorite Red Wine offerings to date. This medium bodied wine displays black cherry fruit, cedar,
spice, vanilla and minerals. Approachable now, this blend will be best enjoyed over the next 15 years.
$35; a Bordeaux blend based on 77% cabernet sauvignon) Good deep ruby-red. Nose dominated by cassis, mocha and nutty oak. Broad, lush and sweet;
more red than black in its fruit character than this producer's other 2006s, with the nutty oak component carrying through. Pliant in
mouth feel and nicely sweet on the palate-coating finish, which features rather soft tannins. I'd enjoy this wine in the near term.
Score: 89
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 2009
There are 2200 cases of the 2006 Red Wine, a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot
and Malbec. While not at the quality level of the top wines, it is a fine introduction to the house style at a very fair price.
Dark ruby-colored, it displays a bouquet of cigar box, pencil lead, violets, black currant, and a hint of licorice. Medium to full-bodied,
intensely fruited, and with enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years, this lengthy effort will drink well from 2011 to 2018.
Score: 92
Jay Miller, Wine Advocate, #185, October 2009