Shay A

9.3

Similar to the ‘09 Quilceda Creek, here’s another example of a very youthful wine aging at a glacial pace. Last time I had this was about two years ago at the winery (if you haven’t visited, it’s well worth your time), and it really hasn’t changed much. It’s chewy, with the core finally starting to open. Inky and fresh squeezed dark fruits on the nose alongside currant, cedar, and dark cocoa dusted dates. On the palate, it’s mainly red and black fruit dominant, with chewy black cranberries and blackberry fig. Will be better in 3-5yrs. — 6 years ago

with Mark and Benjamin

Al Shikoh

9.2

Moderate ruby/violet hue. Blackberry, graphite, vanilla, and hints of mint are evident on the nose. On the palate, it’s medium to full bodied with bright acidity, 14% alcohol, and a long finish featuring prominent, chalky tannins. It is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from 30 year-old vines in the famed Champoux Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills. This vineyard is also the source of several 100 Parker point Cabernets from Quilceda Creek Vintners. It’s aged 30 months in 100% new French oak and then in bottle before release. It’s a wine which straddles the poles of New World power and Old World finesse and represents an incredible value for such a high quality terroir. — 8 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.1

A great QPR.
Along with Quilceda Creek CVR this is one that always take up a lot of room in my cellar.
— 9 years ago

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.1

Oh boy, still kicking!! Needs to be drank though. — 10 years ago

John McDonald

9.6

This was wonderful. Drank next night after 2006 Quilceda creek. Blew it out of the water. Wonderful currant, earth, a bit of plum?, long, smooth finish with complex refined tannins. — 10 years ago

Peter Heidt

9.4

...must be Tuesday night in Boca. 2nd only to Quilceda Creek in Washington State. One of my personal favs... — 6 years ago

Peter Heidt

9.1

Boca wine dinner. Now this was good... Let it sit for an hour and the air creates an entirely different full bodied taste. Planning on trading Wells a bottle of Quilceda Creek Galitzine for this... — 7 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

15.2% alc.

77% CS, 10% CF, 10% ME, 2% PV and 1% Malbec.

2nd wine in a small vertical.
Remarkably consistent from vintage to vintage.
Amazing looking cork(s)
— 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Restrained compared to the Quilceda Creek wines I have had previously. Medium bodied lacking somewhat cassis berry notes. Nicely balanced, some herbaceous notes, medium non aggressive tannins. Overall very satisfactory. 2011 vintage. — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

The 35 acre Eisele Vineyard has an interesting history, named after its original owners. Originally planted in the 19th Century, the Vineyard became recognised as a special terroir when Ridge and then Joseph Phelps purchased grapes to craft rich complex wines. In 1990 Bart and Daphne Araujo purchased the Vineyard located southeast of Calistoga st the foot of the Palisades Mountains. The wine is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc aged in 100% new French Oak barrels for 22 months. The wine is very dark crimson - amazing for its age. Aromas of Cassis Blackberry with touch of mint which became more apparent with time in Decanter. On the palate Rich profound and concentrated but held in balance finishing with silky supple Tannins. The oak has melded seamlessly. I see from the label they have used Bordeaux based Oenologist Michel Rolland who consults to wineries around the world. Not unlike Quilceda Creek in my limited USA experience. A joy to drink with 5 to 8 more years of great drinking left in it. — 7 years ago

Hugh O'Riordan

9.6

This is first year for parabellum. A luscious cab . Deep fruit and smooth as silk. It will age ! It gets the yummy award . Reminds me of Quilceda Creek. — 8 years ago

John Van Trijp

9.5

Way too young! Maybe perfect in future but tonight the least in line with Clos Erasmus, quilceda Creek and Henkscke Mount Edelstone. — 9 years ago

Eric Hwang

9.1

Just as Quilceda Creek has a distinct aroma, so does Leonetti. Tobacco, pencil shavings and cassis. Smooth and satisfying. — 10 years ago