I love Washington wines that deliver great value. A winery that won’t break the bank that produces incredibly consistent wines, Soon Creek is one of the value producers in Washington, that was founded all the way back in in 1989 by David and Cecile Larsen. David Larsen has crafted wines for more than 30 vintages now. Originally starting to make wine in the Boeing Wine Club (and even blackberry wine), David caught the wine bug thanks to inspiring trips to Europe and Napa Valley.
David focused his project model Quilceda Creek, producing only one Cabernet wine. Over the years he has expanded his lineup. He sources from some of the great sites in the state including Ciel du Cheval and Klipsun in Red Mountain, David makes roughly 2,000 cases each year focusing on high quality red wines. Recently I sat down with David and tasted some of his brilliant older wines, including a 2002 from magnum. The wines showed exceptionally well and proved that his wines can cellar for more than a decade.
I loved the 2019 Soos Creek ‘Sundance’ Red Wine (OB, 91) which is soft and inviting and an amazing deal at $25.00. Don’t miss out on the delicious 2019 Soos Creek ‘Red Mountain’ Cabaret Sauvignon (OB, 93) which is dense and polished with a seamless texture. Learn more about this great boutique winery at http://www.sooscreekwine.com Here are the excellent new wines by Soos Creek.
2019 Soon Creek ‘Sundance’ Red Wine- While ‘Sundance’ might be their entry level wine, the 2019 edition is no simple red wine. This comes off very soft and inviting with layers of black currants, Arabica bean and huckleberry with creosote notes. Complex and delicious, enjoy this medium-bodied effort over the next five to seven years. Drink 2022-2029- 91
2019 Soos Creek ‘Last Rodeo’ Red Wine- The 2019 ‘Last Rodeo’ is a blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, with 20% Merlot. It is soft and inviting with a smooth texture and a pretty red fruit profile, with worn leather and graphite notes. Complex and delicious, consume this beauty now and over the next ten years. Drink 2022-2032- 92
2019 Soos Creek ‘Lee Tastevin’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Coming from the Ciel du Cheval, Ranch at the end of the Road and Klipsun Vineyards on Red Mountain, this delicious 2019 wine delivers good structure and flavor density with tar, anise, blackberry compote and dark chocolate shaving flavors. Delicious to consume now, enjoy this beauty over the next fifteen years. Drink 2022-2037- 93
2019 Soos Creek ‘Red Mountain’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Coming from both the Ciel du Cheval and Klipsun Vineyards, the 2019 ‘Red Mountain’ Cabernet Sauvignon offers black rose petals, cigar box and scorched earth notes with heady dark fruits on the nose. Refined and opulent, velvety tannins frame a core of anise, blackberry pie, black currant and espresso grounds. The palate is silky smooth, as this is gorgeous stuff to drink now and over the next fifteen plus years. Drink 2022-2037- 93
2019 Soos Creek ‘Soleil’ Red Wine- The really good 2019 Soos Creek ‘Soleil’ Red Wines mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (57%) with smaller portions Merlot and Cabernet Franc blended in. Very soft on the mouth, this revels in its ripe red currant, black cherry, dried sage and cigar ash flavors. Enjoy this outstanding new red blend over the next ten to fifteen years. Drink 2022-2035- 92
2019 Soos Creek ‘Ciel du Cheval’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Really good even at the three year mark, the 2019 Soos Creek ‘Ciel du Cheval’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterclass by winemaker David Larsen. He has opted to blend in 20% Cabernet Franc, as the florals really pop instantly in the glass, with black tea, boysenberry coulis and garrigue notes. The palate delivers plenty of mouth-watering acidity, with refined tannins that hold in place a core of medium to full-bodied dark fruits, with coffee grounds and herbal undertones. Drink 2022-2037- 93