1996 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley

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Score 95/100 · Drink 2003-2018, Pierre Rovani, Feb 2001

Produced from a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc, the saturated, dark ruby-colored 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits sweet cherry, herbal spice, and candied blackberries in its elegant, sexy aromatics. This delightful, medium-bodied, and harmonious wine offers blueberry, cassis, and spice flavors. It is seamless, refined, and possesses a harmony, equilibrium, and delineated finish rarely seen in the New World. Projected maturity: 2003-2018. Tel. (360) 568-2389.

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93
93/100

Average Score

91
91+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

95
95/100

Pierre Rovani

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91+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 91+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Ruby-red. High-pitched aromas of cassis and blueberry lifted by floral and minty nuances. Tightly wrapped, dry and quite firm; possesses very strong fruit but currently extremely unevolved. Tannins are strong today.

About the producer

Quilceda Creek
Quilceda Creek

Founded in 1978, Quilceda Creek helped put Washington Cabernet on the world stage. Mentored by André Tchelistcheff, the family-owned winery became renowned for its powerful, age-worthy Cabernets and was the first U.S. winery outside California to earn 100 points from Wine Advocate.

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Red

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Dry

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