Quilceda Creek 2007 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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72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec
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Vineyards:
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Champoux, Discovery, Galitzine, Klipsun, Palengat, Tapteil
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Barrels:
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100% French Oak
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Bottled:
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August 2009
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Winemaker's comments
The
Quilceda Creek 2007 Columbia Valley Red Wine is a blend of declassified lots, which reflect the richness and complexity of
this fabulous vintage. As with all of our wines, it represents a great quality to price ratio. This medium-bodied wine displays black
cherry fruit, roasted herbs, marzipan, cocoa, smoke and minerals. Approachable now, this blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon,
20% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec will be best enjoyed over the next 15 years.
The 2007 Red Wine is composed of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, with the balance Cabernet Franc and Malbec.
As always, it is a great value offering a fragrant, already complex nose of confiture of black fruits, incense,
and Asian spices. On the palate it is savory and elegant with a plush texture. It is likely to evolve for several
years but there is no compelling reason to defer gratification.
Score: 93
Jay Miller, Wine Advocate, #190, August 2010
You have to love the '07 vintage. This is drinking beautifully right now, though official release (September) is
still a ways off. Rich and delicious, full-bodied and aromatic, with exotic barrel scents and a lovely mélange of
chocolate, mocha, caramel and spice. But the fruit is the main story, and it's full, ripe and substantial-cherry
and cassis, licorice and just a hint of leaf.
Score: 93
Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, (9/1/2010)