2017 Quilceda Creek CVR Columbia Red Blend

Wine Maker Dan Nickolaus  After sustaining significant winter damage to the Champoux Circle Block in 2010, Paul Golitzin began looking at other Cabernet Sauvignon sources in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. Paul discovered the Wallula Vineyard was untouched by the freeze and contacted Dan Nickolaus who manages the vineyard for the Den Hoed family. The Golitzin family immediately recognized Dan’s great attention to detail and unyielding dedication in the vineyard. In 2014, Dan was elected by the Champoux Board Members to oversee all operations of their Champoux Vineyards. In 2017, the Golitzins asked Dan to oversee their remaining vineyard holdings. His hard work ethic and team leadership abilities has helped produce two 100-point wines (2014 Galitzine Vineyard & 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) and the number #2 Wine of the World according to the Wine Spectator (2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley). Dan is a native Washingtonian, Washington State University graduate and currently resides in Richland with his wife Heather and family.