Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon – Columbia Valley – Red – 2021:

 

The Cult Cabernet Sauvignon Benchmark

The Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Red is the undisputed benchmark of Washington State. An American icon, this wine consistently achieves perfect scores, cementing its status as one of the world’s finest luxury Cabernets. Crafted with painstaking attention to detail, the wine is sourced from premier Columbia Valley vineyards (including Champoux and Galitzine) and aged exclusively in new French oak.

Tasting Notes (Typical Vintage Profile)

• Color: Deep, inky purple, almost black at the core.
• Nose: Explosive and complex, delivering intense aromas of ripe blackcurrant, wild blackberry, interwoven with classic notes of graphite, cigar box, and a hint of bourbon vanilla.
• Palate: Massive, rich, and incredibly dense. The tannins are remarkably fine, polished, and fully integrated, providing a plush, velvety texture. Balanced acidity carries the concentrated fruit through to an extremely long finish of sweet spice and dark cocoa.

Pairing & Service Recommendations

This wine demands a meal of equal stature. We strongly recommend decanting for a minimum of two hours and serving at 62-64°F (17°C). While built to cellar for decades, it is magnificent now with the perfect food pairing.

Columbia Valley 2021
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