Quilceda Creek 2011

Quilceda Creek 2011

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  • Robert Parker rating 96
  • Vinous rating 95
Quilceda Creek 2011
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HED60992

75 cl

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£190.00
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Quilceda Creek is one of the oldest family-owned and operated wineries in Washington State having been established by Alex Golitzin in 1978. Despite suffering from 40% lower yields in 2011, quality has in no way suffered and this is a wonderful release with delicious youthful appeal. Full-bodied, concentrated and opulent, it exhibits notes of blackberry, cassis, blueberry, soy, vanilla, cedar and pencil shavings.
95 Vinous
(more than one-third of the 2011 crop came in at less than one ton an acre; done entirely in new oak, including 25% T5 Taransaud barrels, which now set back American buyers about $1,700 apiece, according to Paul Golitzin): Bright, full medium ruby. Reticent but pure aromas of dark berries, bitter chocolate and graphite minerality. Densely packed, concentrated and serious, conveying a powerful impression of youthful grip to its savory dark fruit, floral and mineral flavors. Most impressive right now on the palate-staining finish, which features powerful yet harmonious tannins and a strong savory character. It will be a real treat to taste this wine next to the equally extraordinary 2010 a decade from now. Certainly these two cool growing seasons are huge successes for Quilceda Creek.Stephen Tanzer1st December 2014

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