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Technical Details
- 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot
- Paul Golitzin
- US
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Columbia Valley
- Champoux, Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun & Taptiel vineyards
- Sustainable Practices
- 100% new French oak
- 22 months
- 14.9%
- 3,400 cases
Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2003
Sustainable Practices
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The 2003 Quilceda Creek Cabernet is bold and commanding, with dense blackcurrant fruit and striking black tea and graphite accents. The tannins are substantial yet refined, giving structure to the wine’s core of layered dark fruit. While still youthful, it already shows early signs of the savory and tobacco notes that long-aged Washington Cabs can develop.
About The Producer
Established in 1978 by Alex and Jeannette Golitzin with the first vintage produced in 1979, Quilceda Creek is Washington State’s 12th bonded winery after Prohibition, but the family’s storied history with winemaking dates back to the late 1800s. Family owned and operated and one of Washington State’s premier wineries, Quilceda Creek has dedicated itself to producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines of Quilceda Creek have been an expression of five vineyards in the coveted Horse Heaven Hills and Red Mountain American Viticultural Areas (AVA). Champoux Vineyard is one of the oldest vineyards in Washington State and the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown there have produced five of Quilceda Creek’s perfect 100-point wines. Grapes for the sixth 100-point wine were sourced from Galitzine Vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA. Today, Paul Golitzin oversees all aspects of winemaking and vineyard operations, pursuing the same standard of excellence that brought Quilceda Creek to world prominence.