The 2018 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is a highly acclaimed wine from the Columbia Valley in Washington, USA. Produced by Quilceda Creek, this red wine is a pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, with an alcohol content of 14.8% and a cork closure. The 2018 vintage is notable for being the 40th anniversary of Quilceda Creek's winemaking.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 98 points, praising its aromatic profile and balance. He described it as “really gorgeous with crushed berries, currants, and dark chocolate," highlighting its "precise tannins and great length." Suckling concluded, "Such polish and balance. Plush and focused... So drinkable now, but will age nicely" (jamessuckling.com, 6/2/2021).

Jeb Dunnuck also gave it a 98-point rating, noting its vivid purple hue and complex flavor profile. He emphasized the wine’s “kaleidoscope-like array of red and black currants, spice box, lead pencil shavings, crushed stone, and assorted tobacco and leafy herb nuances.” Dunnuck described it as a “full-bodied Cabernet with incredible purity of fruit, building tannins and structure, flawless balance, and a monster of a finish that won't quit” (jebdunnuck.com, 5/6/2021).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate echoed these sentiments, awarding the wine 98 points as well. The review highlighted its “lifted dark red and black fruit essences” and “elegant frame that offers lively acidity and succulent, fine-grained tannins.” The reviewer noted the wine’s complex layers and long, textured finish, calling it a "brilliant success" for Quilceda Creek (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 4/8/2021).

Wine Enthusiast's Sean P. Sullivan also rated it 98 points, describing its explosive aromas and seamless palate. He noted the “quintessential hammer in a velvet glove” quality, with flavors that undulate across the palate and a finish that "carries off into the distance" (Wine Enthusiast, 9/1/2021).

Decanter gave the highest praise with a perfect score of 100 points. The review highlighted the wine's “gorgeous crème de violette and crème de cassis tones,” combined with “blackberry cordial, exotic spices, and dark chocolate shavings.” The reviewer called it “truly sensational," predicting it will provide enjoyment over the next 20 plus years (Decanter, 4/19/2021).

Wine Spectator was slightly more reserved, awarding it 95 points but still praising its “dynamic” structure and “expressive blackberry and black tea flavors laced with a hint of tobacco” (Wine Spectator, 1/26/2022).

Overall, the 2018 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is a highly regarded wine with numerous excellent reviews, making it a standout choice for Cabernet Sauvignon enthusiasts.