Quilceda Creek - Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 (100 Punkte Parker)

Quilceda Creek - Cabernet Sauvignon 2003:

100 Punkte - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:

2003 Quilceda Creek - Cabernet Sauvignon
Issue #207 Date 28th Jun 2013, The Wine Advocate

Reviewed by: Jeb Dunnuck

Rating: 100
Drink Date: 2013 - 2028

100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (RobertParker.com):

"Another wine I’ve had multiple times recently, the 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot) is pure perfection in a glass and yields off-the-hook aromatics of cassis, black raspberries, tobacco leaf, pepper and licorice. Deep, layered and even elegant, with a seamless texture that conceals the sheer wealth of material present, it builds through the mid-palate, possesses huge amounts of extract and masses of polished tannin on the finish. Despite the overall size, it never loses its Cabernet Sauvignon soul and has an almost Bordeaux-like savoriness and tannic frame. Still young (yet gorgeous none the less), it can be enjoyed now or cellared for another 10-15+ years. Drink now-2028." - Wine Advocate

97 Punkte - Wine Enthusiast:

"Lovely color and aromatics, this supremely powerful yet graceful wine sends up a mix of plum, berry, dust, mint and menthol. It’s spicy and young, and surprisingly light on its feet. The concentration here is different from a top-tier Napa Cabernet; the fruit has a pleasing elegance. The acids are firm but unobtrusive, the tannins are ripe, smooth but substantial, giving the wine some weight and power. As good as anything this superb producer has ever done." Cellar Selection.

95 Punkte - Wine Spectator und zusätzlich #2 Top 100 von 2006:

"Richly layered with gorgeous, focused currant, plum and blackberry fruit, shaded with touches of dusky spice and smoky notes from oak, but it's almost subliminal to the harmonious, seamless fruit character. The wine glides over the palate, submerging its tannins to let the flavors soar. Best from 2008 through 2020."

• HERSTELLER: Quilceda Creek
  
• LAND: USA
  
• REGION: Washington
  
• JAHRGANG: 2003
  
• WEINTYP: Rotwein
• REBSORTE: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot
  
• ALKOHOLGEHALT: 14%
• AUSBAU: 22 Monate neue französische Eiche
• VERSCHLUSSTYP: Kork
• GROESSE: 0,75 Liter