Quilceda Creek

CVR Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.1107 ratings
9.117 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Daniel P. Drake

Last night I had the pleasure of opening the 2012 Quilceda Creek CVR Red Wine. Columbia Valley Snohomish, Washington. A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec.

On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, plum, black currant, herbs, spice, licorice, vanilla and dark soil.

On the palate there is black cherry, blackberry, black currant, herbaceous, green bell pepper and rich dark soil.

This wine is full bodied witha mediul+ acidity and medium+ fine grained firm tannins which moves you into a long black fruit earthy finish. Please have a safe and healthy week ahead and we will see you on the coming weekend. Nostrovia! šŸ·šŸ·šŸ·šŸ·

Last night I had the pleasure of opening the 2012 Quilceda Creek CVR Red Wine. Columbia Valley Snohomish, Washington. A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec.

On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, plum, black currant, herbs, spice, licorice, vanilla and dark soil.

On the palate there is black cherry, blackberry, black currant, herbaceous, green bell pepper and rich dark soil.

This wine is full bodied witha mediul+ acidity and medium+ fine grained firm tannins which moves you into a long black fruit earthy finish. Please have a safe and healthy week ahead and we will see you on the coming weekend. Nostrovia! šŸ·šŸ·šŸ·šŸ·

1 person found it helpfulAug 6th, 2023
Greg Gregory

CVR should be QPR. Stunning for a "second" wine.

CVR should be QPR. Stunning for a "second" wine.

Apr 10th, 2016
Erica Orr

Quite oaky but pretty delicious

Quite oaky but pretty delicious

Mar 22nd, 2015
Henrik Poulsen

Great QPR (if that term applies to a $30+ bottle?).
Very enjoyable at this early point but should have enough stuffing to see age 20+ without letting you down.

Great QPR (if that term applies to a $30+ bottle?).
Very enjoyable at this early point but should have enough stuffing to see age 20+ without letting you down.

Dec 15th, 2014
Michael Kotrady

Impressive, with a sense of balance even with its overall scale & high abv.

Impressive, with a sense of balance even with its overall scale & high abv.

Dec 5th, 2014
Eric Hwang

Tonight's tasting: group ranked 1 of 4. Aromas of black pepper and cherry. Nice round rich black fruits. Tasted older and better than the 2011 and nearly as good as its big brother. Yes, 2012 was a great year, but it doesn't hurt that this wine has a great pedigree.

Tonight's tasting: group ranked 1 of 4. Aromas of black pepper and cherry. Nice round rich black fruits. Tasted older and better than the 2011 and nearly as good as its big brother. Yes, 2012 was a great year, but it doesn't hurt that this wine has a great pedigree.

Oct 18th, 2014
Mark S.

Good!!! Black fruits matured flavor. Black currant concentration. 2012@2238, Xiaduo, 201120-210129

Good!!! Black fruits matured flavor. Black currant concentration. 2012@2238, Xiaduo, 201120-210129

Nov 20th, 2020
Hiram Carrington

Pandemic means Iā€™m drinking a lot of my treasured reds like this puppy!

Pandemic means Iā€™m drinking a lot of my treasured reds like this puppy!

Apr 3rd, 2020
Jathan McLaughlin

A little thin - may have been a bad cork. Still opened up to be enjoyable. 2012 vintage

A little thin - may have been a bad cork. Still opened up to be enjoyable. 2012 vintage

Nov 28th, 2019
Greer Bevel

Cherry
Raisin
Tobacco

Cherry
Raisin
Tobacco

Aug 25th, 2019