Wine
2006 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon MAGNUM
- Item Number
- 107
- Estimated Value
- 550 USD
- Sold
- 303 USD to pbrcpa
- Number of Bids
- 10 - Bid History
Item Description
The winemaker describes the 2006 Quilceda Creek Cabernet as "an intense and floral wine that is packed with violets, blackberry, cassis, plum and chocolate. The wine has sublime purity, texture and balance. Approachable now, it should reach maturity around 2015 and age for 25 or more years. While we are particularly proud of the last four vintages of our flagship wine, the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best wines our estate has ever produced, rivaling 2002, 2003 and 2005 in quality."
The wine received a rating of 99 from the Wine Advocate #185 (October 2009) by reviewer Jay Miller. Wine Critic Robert Parker, writes:
The flagship 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon comes predominantly from the famous Champoux Vineyard in which the winery is a partner. It was aged in 100% new oak. It sports a deep purple-color with a captivating nose of spice box, sandalwood, truffle, Asian spices, incense, black cherry, and black currant. Opulent on the palate (but elegant as well), it already reveals serious complexity, density, and succulence of fruit. Enjoyable now but with at least 8-10 years of cellaring potential, this marvelous effort should have a 30 year lifespan.
In 1990, in Issue 69, after tasting a complete vertical of Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, I wrote that the winery was producing Washington’s (and possibly America’s) finest Cabernet Sauvignon. Little has changed in the intervening years. The winery has been upgraded and the portfolio has been expanded, while quality remains at the summit.
Item Special Note
Winning bidder is responsible for picking up from CMA, or will cover the costs of shipping. Winner must be 21 years or older.
Donated By:
Hugo Rubio & Miriam Nakamura
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