1999

The 1999 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon tastes like an infusion of black plum and spicy blueberries layered with anise and smoke. It was noted early on that there was a hint of austere minerality buried beneath the wine’s richly extracted fruit and wonderful syrupy texture, but that streak has assimilated into the wine over the years and that tension insured a long, beautiful evolution in the cellar.

The blend remains consistent with that of previous vintages: 97 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 3 percent Merlot, sourced from the Champoux, Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, and Tapteil vineyards. The grapes benefited from extended hang time during a very warm and dry September, enabling a wine with perfect natural acidity to balance out the sensations. We produced 2,300 cases. 

Paul Golitzin, Director of Winemaking