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Date Printed: 5/19/2013
Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
 (search item no. 94645)
collectible wine

The Wine Advocate rating: 100 points
International Wine Cellar rating: 97 points
PRICE ON 5/19/2013: $279.00

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2009 The Wine Advocate rating: 100 points
2009 Wine Enthusiast rating: 98 points
2009 Wine Spectator rating: 96 points
2009 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2008 The Wine Advocate rating: 99 points
2008 Wine Enthusiast rating: 99 points
2008 International Wine Cellar rating: 96 points
2008 Wine Spectator rating: 94 points
2007 The Wine Advocate rating: 100 points
2007 Wine Enthusiast rating: 96 points
2007 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2007 Wine Spectator rating: 94 points
2006 The Wine Advocate rating: 99 points
2006 Wine Enthusiast rating: 98 points
2006 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2006 Wine Spectator rating: 94 points
2004 The Wine Advocate rating: 99 points
2004 Wine Spectator rating: 95 points
2004 Wine Enthusiast rating: 95 points
2004 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2003 The Wine Advocate rating: 100 points
2003 Wine Enthusiast rating: 97 points
2003 Wine Spectator rating: 95 points
2003 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2002 The Wine Advocate rating: 100 points
2002 Wine Enthusiast rating: 97 points
2002 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2002 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2001 The Wine Advocate rating: 98 points
2001 Wine Enthusiast rating: 95 points
2001 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 94 points
2000 Wine & Spirits rating: 95 points
2000 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
2000 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
1999 The Wine Advocate rating: 98 points
1998 The Wine Advocate rating: 96 points
1998 Wine Spectator rating: 94 points
1998 International Wine Cellar rating: 93 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 The Columbia Valley's growing seasons are remarkably consistent, but 2005 was exceptional. Summer temperatures were quite warm resulting in extremely small berry size, and then the heat backed off just enough in September to ripen the grapes without rushing physiological maturity. The results are deeply colored, beautifully balanced wines with tremendously dense, ripe aromas and flavors.

The 2005 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot) is loaded with blackberry, blueberry, plum and cassis with nuances of dark chocolate and violets. Classically structured, this complex wine has remarkable elegance and persistence on the long, pure finish. Approachable now, it should reach maturity around 2012 and age for 25 or more years. While we are particularly proud of the last three vintages of our flagship wine, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon easily rivals them as one of the best wines the estate has ever produced.
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About Quilceda Creek Vintners:

 Quilceda Creek is dedicated exclusively to the production of world-class Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded in 1979, Quilceda Creek has had an unbroken string of highly-rated vintages that has led Robert Parker, Jr. to name it Washington State's premeir Cabernet Sauvignon producer.

"Quilceda Creek...makes Cabernet of unrivaled finesse. This small winery...has the best track record of any Washington winery...No other Washington Cabernet is as graceful yet profound."
Matt Kramer
The L.A. Times

"Make no mistake about the Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignons - they are world-class Cabernets that compete with the finest wines from Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Sonoma and Santa Cruz Mountains."
Robert M. Parker Jr.'s
The Wine Advocate