Good dark red. Superripe aromas of boysenberry, mocha and coffee, conveying an almost roasted aspect. Then wonderfully full, plush and sweet in the mouth, with cherry and currant flavors given added sex appeal by a chocolatey quality. Utterly seamless wine with a very long, sweetly tannic after. This offers immediate pleasure at a very reasonable price.
The 2011 Columbia Valley Red Wine offers the classic creme de cassis, graphite, toasted spice and hints of licorice that seems to be present in all of the estate’s Cabernets. Medium to full-bodied, supple and already approachable, it nevertheless has the back-end stuffing to evolve gracefully for upwards of a decade.
Drinking Window: 2014 - 2034
Reviewer Name: Jeb Dunnuck
Review Date: 26th June 2014
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- Year 2011
- Colour Red
- Country United States
- Region Washington
- Sub Region Columbia Valley
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- Pack Size 12x75cl
- ABV 15.20°
- Drinking Window 2014 - 2034
- Drinking Recommendation Drinking Now, will improve
- LWIN 132244020111200750
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91 Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Good dark red. Superripe aromas of boysenberry, mocha and coffee, conveying an almost roasted aspect. Then wonderfully full, plush and sweet in the mouth, with cherry and currant flavors given added sex appeal by a chocolatey quality. Utterly seamless wine with a very long, sweetly tannic after. This offers immediate pleasure at a very reasonable price.
91 Wine AdvocateThe 2011 Columbia Valley Red Wine offers the classic creme de cassis, graphite, toasted spice and hints of licorice that seems to be present in all of the estate’s Cabernets. Medium to full-bodied, supple and already approachable, it nevertheless has the back-end stuffing to evolve gracefully for upwards of a decade.
Drinking Window: 2014 - 2034
Reviewer Name: Jeb Dunnuck
Review Date: 26th June 2014
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Quilceda Creek has long been the foremost winery in Washington State, winning over any critic or wine-lover who may cross their path. Their range of cult Cabernets have long been snapped up by those lucky few who have a place on the winery's exclusive mailing list. Recently winning Wine Advocate's Best Washington State Winery 2017, the only way is up for Quilceda, so don't miss this unique opportunity to lay your hands on their prized elixir!
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