Quilceda Creek

Washington Cabernet Sauvignon

9.245 ratings
8.812 pro ratings
Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.1

Undrinkable. Over the top extraction and no elegance. Awful

Undrinkable. Over the top extraction and no elegance. Awful

1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2015
Bob McDonald

Restrained nose of Plum and Prune. Also notes of wet hot bitumen road. Latent brooding power. Experts say drinking window to 2015 but will go on well beyond that IMO. Amazing fruit strength for a cool climate area like Washington State. Full bodied with decadently rich flavours. One of the best new world Cabernets I have had. Up there with Woodlands Moss Wood Dominus Sassacaia amongst others having not tried many of the Californian Cult classics. A birthday treat.

Restrained nose of Plum and Prune. Also notes of wet hot bitumen road. Latent brooding power. Experts say drinking window to 2015 but will go on well beyond that IMO. Amazing fruit strength for a cool climate area like Washington State. Full bodied with decadently rich flavours. One of the best new world Cabernets I have had. Up there with Woodlands Moss Wood Dominus Sassacaia amongst others having not tried many of the Californian Cult classics. A birthday treat.

Nov 19th, 2015
Jesse Smith

could have used another 8-10 yrs in btl

could have used another 8-10 yrs in btl

Feb 23rd, 2014
Aaron Pott

Pretty balance lovely.

Pretty balance lovely.

Feb 9th, 2014
Mitch Cahoon

Sommelier/Wine Director Petra's Bistro & Wine Bar

7.5

I don't get it. Alcohol completely out of whack. Decanted several times. Maybe it's a 3 dayer. Like super roasted fruit with steel wool attached. Literally hurt my palate.

I don't get it. Alcohol completely out of whack. Decanted several times. Maybe it's a 3 dayer. Like super roasted fruit with steel wool attached. Literally hurt my palate.

Aug 2nd, 2013
Norman Gennaro

Another one that probably needed a longer decant

Another one that probably needed a longer decant

Jul 17th, 2022
Stephen Redenbaugh

This wine is a lodestone... lovers and haters abound. 17 years old and still dark pure purple in the glass. Instant black cherry and cassis notes...along with saddle leather and tobacco from the oak. Round, oily, almost viscous on the tongue...alcohol still slightly noticeable, but much more integrated than when last tasted. The wine is intense..powerful, rich with a purity that keeps my interest...simply blown away this day by the ‘94 Dominus. I keep my vertical going, but sometimes I wonder why.

This wine is a lodestone... lovers and haters abound. 17 years old and still dark pure purple in the glass. Instant black cherry and cassis notes...along with saddle leather and tobacco from the oak. Round, oily, almost viscous on the tongue...alcohol still slightly noticeable, but much more integrated than when last tasted. The wine is intense..powerful, rich with a purity that keeps my interest...simply blown away this day by the ‘94 Dominus. I keep my vertical going, but sometimes I wonder why.

Jan 21st, 2020
Michael Meyer

Just amazingly svelte and delicious

Just amazingly svelte and delicious

Nov 14th, 2019
Scott Soren

Elegant with strong blue fruit

Elegant with strong blue fruit

Nov 17th, 2017
Michael Park

Great structure and balance. Took a seven hour secant to realize it's full potential

Great structure and balance. Took a seven hour secant to realize it's full potential

Mar 4th, 2017