Quilceda Creek

[GordonCooks]

There seems to be a lot of buzz about 99 Quilceda Creek Cab. Any member experiences ? I just made a purchase of the 1999 Meritage which is 85% (+-) Cabernet

Edited March 5, 2003 by GordonCooks (log)

[Beachfan]

I bought the 98 Quilceda based on reviews on a good price. I tasted one, it was interesting but way too young. Not the fruit bomb I expected, but a lot of structure.

[awbrig]

Quilceda Creek, Fact or Fiction

Quilceda Creek Cabernet - FACT

Dawsons Creek Merlot - FICTION

[eat2much]

I have only one bottle of the 99. Let's meet back here in about 4 years to discuss it. It is supposed to be great.

[GordonCooks]

I was going to crack one open - but I think I sit on em.

[Robert Nesta Marley]

it's all about DeLille, darling.

[GordonCooks]

T.N.

1999 Quilceda Creek Red

Unexpected nose of Barnyard and leather in addition to sweet black fruit. Big, gelatinous texture and slides down the throat. Loads of ripe fruit and tannin in the powerhouse. Don't wait with a wine this approachable - drink it now.

1999 Quilceda Creek Cabernet

Similiar nose but not as Bretty with more noticeable wood. Tasted even bigger than the Red with firmer tannin and immense structure. Seemed to have a more pronounced cherry flavor. Should be a show-stopper in years to come (if you can keep your hands off it)

[Ron Johnson]

Father and son Golitzin are talented winemakers. My experience is that these wines are not at their best upon release and are definitely not fruit bombs. They show a lot of structure and age very well. I wish I had some of the '89 reserve in my cellar.

[Ron Johnson]

it's all about DeLille, darling.

I love their Doyenne. Wicked good syrah.

[GordonCooks]

Father and son Golitzin are talented winemakers.  My experience is that these wines are not at their best upon release and are definitely not fruit bombs.  They show a lot of structure and age very well.    I wish I had some of the '89 reserve in my cellar. 

Absolutely - I know the Cabernet grapes used in the two wines were slightly different (as far as vineyard) but I rememeber reading something about the wine-making process I thought.

I should note that both wines were decanted prior to tasting

Edited April 17, 2003 by GordonCooks (log)