2005 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Galitzine Vineyard, USA, Washington, Red Mountain, Wine Review

One of the stars of Washington wines. Purple, ruby at the rim. The nose is really interesting. It had a spiciness which seems quite unique. Also some black cherries, kirsch, and toast. On the palate, this is still tannic. Plenty of black cherry fruit though, so this should continue to develop. Medium bodied. Plenty of ripeness here but not over the top. Some heat on the finish. It drinks well now, but seems like further improvement is likely. Needs bigger foods to pair with.

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2005

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$110.00USD

Chateau Ste. Michelle Winemaker Bob Bertheau Talks Washington Wine

Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the largest and most revered wineries in America. Located in Washington's Columbia Valley, Chateau Ste. Michelle is often -and mistakenly- overlooked by oenophiles searching for fine American wine. It isn't often that one gets to "talk shop" with the winemaker from a winery of the caliber of Chateau Ste. Michelle -they tend to be awfully busy people after all- but IntoWine.com had the good fortune of being able to do just that. What follows is our chat with Chateau Ste. Michelle Winemaker Bob Bertheau.

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2001 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, Wine Review

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2001

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$175.00USD

Great showing for this wine from the northwest. It is a blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc from the Champoux vineyard in the Horse Haven Hills. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has cassis, dust, slight black olive, and slight bacon fat notes. Full bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, black cherries, cassis with underlying char. Depth and complexity. Medium tannins. Long finish with some heat on it. This drinks great on its own and will work with bigger foods. Hard to go wrong matching it with a filet. Drink over the next eight to ten years.

2016 Quilceda Creek CVR Columbia Valley, USA, Washington, Wine Review

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2016

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A-

Current Price:

$65.00USD

This is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is dusty with cherries, and cedar. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, this has nice depth. Black cherry fruit with slight spice. Good finish. Drinking well now and should drink well for another eight to twelve years. Nice on its own, this will work nicely with lamb chops.

2012 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain, USA, Washington, Wine Review

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2012

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A-

Glass "cork" is very cool. Purple in color. This is a pretty classic Washington Cabernet. The nose has cassis, black cherries, tobacco and slight bell pepper. On the palate, this is in a good place if still a bit young. Cassis layered with tobacco and earth. Some tannins. Slightly bitter in a good way. Nice finish. This works well with food. Probably will continue to mature and layer, but not really get better, just different. Very nice wine right now.

2020 North Coast Wine Club Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain, USA, Washington, Wine Review

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2020

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A-

Current Price:

$32.00USD

This wine is made in northeast, Ohio with purchased grapes from Red Mountain, WA. It is a very good Cab and a nice value. Purple in color with ruby hues, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has a bit of a smoky quality but also cassis, slight cedar and spice. Full bodied. Medium tannins. Good balance. On the palate, cassis, slight black cherry and char. Good finish. This is not a robust Cab but it does have enough fruit to drink on its own and would work well with a burger. Drink over the next five to seven years.

2005 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Galitzine Vineyard, USA, Washington, Red Mountain, Wine Review

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