While QC rarely win any medals for subtlety or balance I still quite enjoy them.
To my palate this is in a good spot now and I don't see a point in cellar it further.
While QC rarely win any medals for subtlety or balance I still quite enjoy them.
To my palate this is in a good spot now and I don't see a point in cellar it further.
Jun 25th, 2017Packed with jammy black and blue fruits.
Full-bodied and well-structured with loads of pleasant tannins I think this, despite the lofty alc. (14.9% labeled) will drink great for at least 10+ years.
Packed with jammy black and blue fruits.
Full-bodied and well-structured with loads of pleasant tannins I think this, despite the lofty alc. (14.9% labeled) will drink great for at least 10+ years.
Jan 9th, 2016
With respect to Washington producers, Quilceda Creek is in a league of it's own. I found the Galitzine to have a slightly different profile than their flagship Columbia Valley Cabernet, which often has a unique fingerprint of soy and Asian spices. Even so, this Red Mountain Cab is exquisite and pristine. Notes of violets, graphite, wild plums, boysenberry, incense, and smoke. Well-structured, with firm, precise tannins. The structure, in fact, overwhelms the fruit at this stage, more cellaring is needed.
With respect to Washington producers, Quilceda Creek is in a league of it's own. I found the Galitzine to have a slightly different profile than their flagship Columbia Valley Cabernet, which often has a unique fingerprint of soy and Asian spices. Even so, this Red Mountain Cab is exquisite and pristine. Notes of violets, graphite, wild plums, boysenberry, incense, and smoke. Well-structured, with firm, precise tannins. The structure, in fact, overwhelms the fruit at this stage, more cellaring is needed.
Apr 18th, 2015
Outstanding, and drinking lay beautifully. Earth on the nose then big full bodied complex on the palate. Soft tannins - stunning.
Outstanding, and drinking lay beautifully. Earth on the nose then big full bodied complex on the palate. Soft tannins - stunning.
Feb 15th, 2016
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
