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Auction Ends: 12/9/2016 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #549. Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Description: Consists of 12 Bottles, 0.75L
Score: 100 WA.
"Unlike some minuscule production “cult” wines or luxury cuvees culled from a winery’s primary product that have earned perfect scores over the years, Quilceda Creek’s Cabernet Sauvignon is the winery’s raison d’etre and is produced in significant quantities (3,400 cases in 2002, 3,425 in 2003). For accomplishing this feat the Golitzens should be doubly proud. Dark ruby-colored and sporting a nose of violets, sweet blueberries, dark cherries, and slight undertones of asphalt, the 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon blossoms on the palate to expose a wine of ethereal delicacy yet immense power. Medium to full-bodied, it expands to reveal concentrated layers of cassis, blackberries, red cherries, raspberries, violets, spices, and touches of candied plums. This rich, exquisitely balanced, sweet, and broad wine is harmonious, graceful, and awesomely long. Congratulations Alex and Paul, welcome to the big leagues." Wine Advocate #164, Apr 2006
Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $1,800

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