Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Cellar for up to 30 years. Decant 2 hours before serving. A real insider’s secret amongst wine lovers, Quilceda Creek winery has an impressive reputation for Cabernet and has received more 100-point scores from Robert Parker than any other North American winery. The property was founded in 1979 by Alex and Jeannette Golitzin in an almost desert-like corner of Washington State. The Golitzin family can trace their roots back to Prince Lev Sergeevich Galitzine, the acclaimed winemaker to the Russian Tzar, and Alex is actually the nephew of the legendary André Tchelistcheff who is often nicknamed the "Dean of American Winemaking." This impressive pedigree is evident in their magnificent Cabernet Sauvignon which is crafted with fruit from Quilceda’s Champoux and Mach One vineyards. The young wine spends 20 months ageing in new Darnajou and Taransaud French Oak barrels before bottling, which helps to soften the punchy tannins and add extra complexity. Enchanting notes of blackberry, cassis and crushed wild berries immediately burst out of the glass followed by undertones of cigar box spice, sweet licorice and leather. The first sip reveals a generous full body, firm tannins, and a solid core of succulent dark fruit. The robust flavour profile will respond well to additional cellaring, although it can also be enjoyed now alongside rich red meat dishes.

Price: £201.12 from 8wines UK