2019 Quilceda Creek CVR Columbia Valley |
| Vintage | 2019 |  | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | Quilceda Creek (web) | ||
| Variety | Red Bordeaux Blend | ||
| Designation | CVR | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | USA | ||
| Region | Washington | ||
| SubRegion | Columbia Valley | ||
| Appellation | Columbia Valley | ||
| Options | Only show appellation | ||
| UPC Code(s) | 091882428914, 698743167502, 784585014101, 852659004027 |
| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2023 and 2031 (based on 16 user opinions) | |
| Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Quilceda Creek CVR/Proprietary Red on the Wine Market Journal. |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average and median of 93 pts. in 146 notes) | |
| Tasted by Stbirch on 4/17/2024 & rated 90 points: Myranda really liked this wine (889 views) | |
| Tasted by Stevethebeav on 3/21/2024 & rated 93 points: excellent (1309 views) | |
| Tasted by Zinlady on 1/21/2024 & rated 92 points: Enjoyed but served with wrong food/fried chicken Not as full bodied as I re (1825 views) | |
| Tasted by ShadowIII on 11/5/2023 & rated 93 points: One of the best QPR wines, youthful, dark ruby, aromatics of dark fruit, blackberry, spice notes, vanilla, moderate tannins give good structure, long finish (2675 views) | |
| Tasted by davidandrose on 10/15/2023 & rated 92 points: 2 hr decant. Oak barrel, pine and dewy meadow on the nose. The palate has really softened over the last hour (one hour decant) with the wood and acids less prominent than they were. Heavy on the fruit which shows tart bing cherry, blackberry, charred barrel. Much better than my last tasting a year plus ago when the fruit was more muted than vibrant, this clearly has a long runway but is well balanced in this early phase of its drinking window. Will try to hold off another 9 to 12 months before tapping another bottle and concur that this should drink to 2034, maybe longer. Conveniently reinforces my 18 bottle purchase from last weeks offering. (2496 views) | |
| Tasted by RPerro on 9/8/2023 & rated 93 points: 90 min decant; this is drinking surprisingly well for such a young wine. Fruit forward, showing red and black berry fruits, oak, vanilla, tar, and hints of dark chocolate and fig on the finish. Tannins are well-resolved and acid ties everything together nicely. Really enjoyable wine, particularly on day 2. Drink now - 2034+. (2561 views) | |
| Tasted by mreinitz on 7/24/2023 & rated 90 points: After having had several bottles of the 2019 and the 2020 I can confidently say I like the 2020 more. That isn't to say this isn't ready, but it's a little muddy on the midpalate and lacks the richness of the 2020. (2593 views) | |
| Tasted by pjhr on 7/11/2023 & rated 93 points: Delicious ripe blackberry, plum and cassis notes on the nose and rich palate with chocolate and oak notes with refreshing tannins on the long finish. Great QPR! (2476 views) | |
| Tasted by ziavino on 7/5/2023 & rated 95 points: Seriously good, with notes of ripe blackberry, black currant, dark chocolate, and tar coalescing throughout. Tannins flex on the long finish, providing ample tension and a preview of how this will continue to get better with time. (2033 views) | |
| Tasted by sean7711 on 4/14/2023 & rated 93 points: Drank over two nights. One of my favorite QPRs. Still improving and have 5 left (3172 views) | |
| Tasted by pjhr on 4/14/2023 & rated 93 points: As delicious as the last bottle! (2035 views) | |
| Tasted by brouigu1 on 4/9/2023 & rated 91 points: A great bottle to pair with grilled filet and garlic baby red potatoes. Red & black fruit on both the nose and palate. The balance was a little whacked as the acids were much more prominent. Regardless of acids, the wine presents nice fruits, spice, and some herbal notes on the finish. Even from QC this is a decent QPR drinking wine. (1986 views) | |
| Tasted by Perfectly Paired on 2/12/2023 & rated 94 points: 90 minute decant. Beautiful dark ruby red color. Juicy red and black fruit on the nose with red floral, cedar and mocha notes. Palate jumps with ripe black fruit, toasted herbs, minerals and oak. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and balanced acid leading to a lengthy finish. Very nice now and will continue to develop. (2441 views) | |
| Tasted by Colorado3G on 2/5/2023 & rated 91 points: 91 now and with some time in the cellar....definitely 92+! (2331 views) | |
| Tasted by Zinlady on 2/4/2023 & rated 92 points: Enjoyed at Canterbury Room with 4 friends 2 had tenderloin and 3 had flounder stuffed with crab We all enjoyed Ready to drink. Not overly tannic Balanced Good nose. Medium bodied Some tar notes (1804 views) | |
| Tasted by YankeeRobio on 1/28/2023 & rated 94 points: Such a great QPR wine. Probably my favorite of the CVR's to date. Followed over two nights. Great brooding blue and black fruit, slight tobacco. Will last another 15 years. (2306 views) | |
| Tasted by Tag4wine on 1/3/2023 & rated 96 points: Great celebration of 41 years (2585 views) | |
| Tasted by Swanywawa on 12/29/2022 & rated 94 points: This wine is a deep garnet colored. Nose of Blackberry and Cassis. Blackberry, Chocolate and slate across the palate. This wine has a beautifully long finish. It’s punching higher than its weight ! (1981 views) | |
| Tasted by pjhr on 12/13/2022 & rated 93 points: Delicious ripe blackberry, plum and cassis notes on the nose and rich palate with chocolate and oak notes with refreshing tannins on the long finish. Great QPR! (2263 views) | |
| Tasted by aerosol on 11/20/2022 & rated 92 points: Opened another bottle (see prior note of mine below) and it has aged a little longer and is becoming more drinkable. The wine has youthful color and intense aromas of leather. It's a monster that is starting to wake up, so give it more time and at least a 2 hour decant, or it could be less than enjoyable I'll try another one in 6 months and report back (2316 views) | |
| Tasted by jaxpaj on 10/21/2022 & rated 89 points: too soon, very acidic. (3129 views) | |
| Tasted by RJWallis on 10/19/2022 & rated 90 points: Too soon, even with a two plus hour decant. But this will definitely be a keeper in a few years. (2475 views) | |
| Tasted by pjhr on 9/30/2022 & rated 92 points: Similar tasting note to previous bottle with a touch of heat on the finish. Drinking well young! (2682 views) | |
| Tasted by pjhr on 8/26/2022 & rated 93 points: Delicious ripe blackberry, plum and cassis notes on the nose and rich palate with chocolate and oak notes with refreshing tannins on the long finish. Great QPR! (2880 views) | |
| Tasted by davidandrose on 7/1/2022 & rated 91 points: 2.5 hours bottle air. Not giving up much on the nose but is well-balanced as it crosses the palate. Graphite, minerality, black tea and leather are the dominant flavors on a wine that is quite different from any of other CVR I can recall; not much fruit going on here, at least not now. Based on other notes I decanted the second half of the bottle to see if I can inspire more fruit or layering, as I'm unlikely to be able to gas off any to retry tomorrow. 90 now and will update accordingly. UPDATE: At the 4 hr mark, the portion of the bottle that had 90mins decant time following 2.5 hrs slow ox is beginning to take on more of the traditional CVR sweetness to its finish, though the blue and black fruits still aren't present. But I'll bump from 90 to 91+ and see the upside with more age and air. (3334 views) | |
| Tasted by BobbaWA on 6/5/2022 & rated 93 points: Big blackberry, fruit, depth. Dusty tannins. Compared side by side with Woodward Canyon Estate Reserve from 2019, and the QC won. (3324 views) | |
| Tasted by maxima on 6/5/2022 & rated 90 points: Jeune et fringant, assez charpenté et corsé. Fort prometteur, il faudra l'attendreé (3587 views) | |
| Tasted by Brolawa on 5/25/2022 & rated 90 points: Still young, but decanted for at least an hour. Quite sweet with some nice cinnamon notes; but otherwise a single-dimension wine. May develop more character with age. (2876 views) | |
| Tasted by Clark W Griswold on 5/1/2022 & rated 92 points: Double decant. Blue and blackberry. Asian spice. Good structre. Fruity and fresh with an acid backbone. They must have gone to a lesser percentage of new oak with the last couple of vintages? Not sure what has changed but I’m sure glad to not have to give the cvr 5 years of bottle age for the oak to integrate. (3307 views) | |
| Tasted by WagesOfZin on 2/10/2022: notes from memory and no score assigned. beautiful red and blue fruit on the nose and palate, but quite austere on night 1. consumed about 1/2 bottle over 3 or 4 hours. this just wasn't giving up the goods. vacuum corked and left overnight. on night 2, this was open for business. much more expressive and bursting with flavor. my suggestion is to leave this alone for a couple years. too closed down for consumption at this point without a significant amount of air time. excited to see where this goes, nonetheless. (4122 views) | |
| Tasted by Teamrehfeld on 2/4/2022 & rated 88 points: Boy. Disappointed. Not sure why. Just not what i was expecting. Thin, nothin exceptional. Will chalk up to a bad btl. Sad face! (3140 views) | |
| Tasted by bjamesclark on 1/15/2022 & rated 93 points: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot from Champoux, Galitzine, Mach One, and Palengat vineyards and aged 20 months in 100% French oak. Decanted at length. On the nose this wine is not as concentrated and rich as the '18, which is not a bad thing. Aromas come through with a combination of cassis, blackberry, plum and dark cherry accompanied by notes of graphite, pencil, rubbed herbs, chocolate, purple flowers and hints of tobacco, suede and earth. The palate reveals more intensity and shows a serious, precise wine. Upon entry the wine is youthful but carries itself with poise. Tannins are suave and fine and in harmony with the acidity. Flavors coat the palate in notes of cassis, muddled blackberry, dark cherry, floral pastilles, herbs, cocoa, cigar, no. 2 pencil and hints of pepper, leather and earth. The finish lingers on and on. Showing a lot of poise for its youth and with a touch more restraint than the '18, which I find quite attractive. A well-made wine consistent with this bottling. (3964 views) | |
| Tasted by pakabear on 1/14/2022 & rated 90 points: Not as good as the 2018 version, needs some time but not as complex as last years. (3887 views) | |
| Tasted by FlyPig on 12/12/2021 & rated 93 points: Messy on day 1, left open overnight, singing on day 2. Hold 1-2, drink anytime in the next 15 thereafter. (4258 views) | |
| Tasted by Zoso on 12/12/2021 & rated 93 points: Due to an ordering "snafu" my wife and I ordered a goodly amount so as a result I don't feel guilty for drinking 6 or so of these in the 1st month after pick up from the winery. Had to be a little bottle shock early on because it has changed enormously from bottle one to the last 2 or 3, and I've gone from uh-oh to Yeah baby. The green pepper so noticeable early on has subsided and very much settled into the background so yay, on the nose very pretty aromas of flowers a touch of mineral and red fruit. Great balance and the wine has put on significant weight since a month ago and is offering a nice amount of cassis and great balance between fruit acid and oak. Paul hasn't steered QC fans wrong yet and he said this is one of the best to date in his description and it just might be. It even performs well when 1/2 a bottle gets re-corked and saved for the next day. I doubt I'll have any left in 5 years but I'm certain this will go 10-12 no problem. (2988 views) | |
| Tasted by Countless on 12/12/2021 & rated 91 points: Delicious after a couple hours. Very thin/tired the next day. Probably best in a couple years and not long after that. (2797 views) | |
| Tasted by SmokeTaint on 12/11/2021 & rated 93 points: a bit too early! Fantastic value for the price! (2474 views) | |
| Tasted by Zoso on 12/1/2021 & rated 93 points: Really starting to get good. (2845 views) | |
| Tasted by W2WineGuy on 11/30/2021: Green and young are the words, no doubt about that. Received my case, opened on and poured through aerator into decanter. Drank over two nights. First night much more green and tight. Second night, opened a bit but still young, young, young. Def sit on this a bit, as I generally hold 5 years from vintage. Good wine, don't get me wrong, just not ready (2366 views) | |
| Tasted by aerosol on 11/28/2021 & rated 80 points: Got my allotment and I popped one open to try. The color is dark red to purple and has the appearance of a very youthful wine. The nose is a little too green with fruit bramble. The palate is completely out of balance. It's just way too young or maybe an awful bottle. The finish lacked the chewy tannin structure along with all of the nuance notes typical of QC. I am a huge fan of QC and buy these by the case, but I am concerned so I'll come back in 6 months and see if this changes. I wanted a much more different experience (2245 views) | |
| Tasted by VinoTx on 11/25/2021 & rated 93 points: Leather, spice, green pepper, black cherry. Would have guessed a young Bordeaux, but smooth and approachable now. Great wine. (2087 views) | |
| Tasted by BobbaWA on 11/24/2021 & rated 90 points: Popped a 2019 after an exceptionally satisfying 2016. The 2019 lacks the fruit and balance, but holds up on its own. Muted by comparison. (2203 views) | |
| Tasted by ravbik on 11/23/2021 & rated 92 points: Still quite young and green. Will wait another two years (2101 views) | |
| Tasted by BShocktaster on 11/22/2021 & rated 97 points: As I tasted this, I kept asking myself, how could this be better? Aroma, complexity, mid palate length, tannic strength, and of course tasting profile? I’m not sure! This IS the king of under $50, and 99% of under $100. (2296 views) | |
| Tasted by cawineaux on 11/22/2021 & rated 92 points: Decanted 4 hours. Very fresh and approachable with underlying dark chocolate and cherries. More time in the bottle will help this develop into an amazing bottle of wine with great QPR. (2044 views) | |
| Tasted by La Cave d'Argent on 11/21/2021 & rated 93 points: Newly released, Quilceda Creek's 2019 Columbia Valley Red is quite possibly their best ever. An opaque ruby blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, it delivers an enticing package of dark bramble fruits, earthy black cherries, mulling spices, tree bark and bittersweet chocolate on both the nose and palate. Full-bodied, fresh and with alcohol (14.8%) that flies under the radar when served at 60-65°F, it is judiciously oaked and dense on the mid-palate. Finishing with good length and a bit of tannic grip, this is a wine that will win the minds of many oenophiles who tend to overlook the tremendous quality and value that can be had from the Evergreen State. Already enjoyable, it is a red that will provide pleasure for many more years. Drink now-2034. (2188 views) | |
| Tasted by sean7711 on 11/20/2021: First bottle of a case I bought last month. Great potential and good QPR as I've always found with the CVR bottling. However, it's still very primary, a bit tannic. NR for now, but 92-94 potential. (2432 views) | |
| Tasted by fredman on 11/16/2021 & rated 93 points: Probably should have waited a while before opening (but I didn't :0)). One-hour decant. Well-balanced. Excellent fruit. Glad I have more (but for how long?). (2333 views) | |
| Tasted by pakabear on 11/3/2021 flawed bottle: Slightly corked, first in a long while from QC (3117 views) |
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Quilceda CreekProducer websiteRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico. USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.WashingtonWashington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this articleWashington Wine Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries. Wineries With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds. Growers Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions. Regions As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources. Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries. Varieties Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide. History & Vintages Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world. State Facts Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies. Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry. Vintages "2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon Rimmerman Columbia ValleyColumbia Cascade Winery AssociationThe Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters. Columbia ValleyColumbia Valley Winery Association |