2022

"Hailing from Red Mountain, this 2022 Quilceda Creek ‘Galitzine’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a next level effort from this slightly cooler vintage. Once in the nose this takes on scorched earth and menthol notes alongside purple rose petals and suggestions of exotic spices. The palate is very powerful and dense with crazy food finesse and texture. Enjoy this world-class Cabernet Sauvignon bottling over the next twenty plus years. Drink 2026-2046."

"Savory red fruit dominates in the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Galitzine Vineyard, from Clone 8 grapes grown in the warm mountainous region. Muscular structure contrasts against natural acidity balance to show a brightness of beautiful, unmistakable red mountain wine, savory herb, and gravel. It’s very much built to age another 30-40 years."

"The 2022 Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Quilceda Creek is an extraordinary wine. It opens with an stunning bouquet of ripe blackcurrants, juicy blueberries, and crème de cassis, complemented by complex layers of pencil shavings, fresh violets, tobacco and savory herbs which are accented by earthy minerality of wet gravel. On the palate, the wine is nothing short of remarkable. It boasts a full-bodied structure that is impeccably polished and seamless, with a concentrated core of luscious dark fruit flavors. The ripeness of the fruit is perfectly balanced, allowing it to unfold in waves across the palate before delivering a long, expressive finish that displays elegant power and finesse. Already showing beautifully in its youth, this Cabernet is a testament to Quilceda Creek’s mastery of the varietal. However, its impeccable balance and structure suggest that it will only continue to evolve and improve over the years, promising an exceptional future ahead. A stunning achievement, this is a wine destined for greatness."