QUILCEDA CREEK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007

 100 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The flagship 2007 Cabernet
Sauvignon contains 3% Merlot. This multi-dimensional offering surrenders
an inviting bouquet of sandalwood, Asian spices, violets, truffle,
black currant, and blackberry. Seamless on the palate with no hard
edges, it is mouth-coating, powerful, and exceptionally light on its
feet all at the same time. Impeccably balanced and with plenty of
fine-grained tannin in the background, it should effortlessly achieve
its 30th birthday. The entire portfolio is a tour de force!" (08/10) 96
points and a Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast: "This feels slightly
softer in the mouth than the massive 2006, but carries the density and
gravitas that one associates with Quilceda Creek. Wonderful balance,
with a deeply detailed set of flavors that gather strength as they move
through the palate. Mixed berries, threaded with chocolate, lingering
with black cherry, cassis, smoke, cedar, lead pencil and more." (09/10)
95 (+?) points Stephen Tanzer: "Dark medium ruby. Lovely vibrancy to
the aromas of blackcurrant, plum, licorice and cocoa powder, with a
strong impression of minerality. Like liquid silk on the palate and yet
powerful at the same time, with strong minerality contributing to the
impression of lift and inner-mouth perfume. The dark berry, violet and
cocoa powder flavors offer compelling early sweetness, and this wine's
wonderfully lush tannins will not get in the way of early enjoyment..."