Country: U.S.A.

Region: Washington

Vintage: 2021

Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 98+ (RP); 100 (JD); 98 (JS)

Quilceda Creek is a benchmark Washington State winery, famous for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon that consistently garners top scores from international critics. Founded in 1978, the winery is located in Snohomish but sources all of its fruit from its own premium estate vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills and Red Mountain AVAs on the eastern side of the Cascades. Known for its "spare no expense" winemaking philosophy, Quilceda Creek focuses exclusively on crafting powerful, concentrated, and age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons that stand on the same stage as the finest wines from Napa Valley and Bordeaux.

"The flagship 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (90% from Champoux Vineyard and 10% from Mach One Vineyard) raised all in new barrels. It's slightly deeper hued than the CVR and has a stunning nose of blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, toasted spices, and graphite with a beautiful varietal, herbal undertone that comes through with time in the glass. Deep, rich, full-bodied, and velvety textured, this thrilling Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and evolve for two decades. This is unquestionably up with the greatest vintages of this cuvée ever made."

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) - 07/24