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Cold Creek Vineyard

2012 Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard 2012 Cabernet Franc is a stunning red wine that beautifully captures the essence of Columbia Valley. This medium-bodied wine boasts bright acidity that enhances its overall structure and vibrancy, making it a delightful choice for any occasion. With pronounced fruit intensity, the wine exhibits alluring notes of black cherry, raspberry, and hints of spice, captivating the palate with each sip. The tannins present are firm yet well-integrated, offering a sense of richness without being overpowering. This Cabernet Franc is dry, allowing its fruit flavors and subtle complexities to shine, making it a perfect companion for a variety of dishes or a solo enjoyment by the glass.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Cedar

Cedar

Pairs well with:


Herbed Lamb Chops, Roasted Lamb, Grilled Lamb

Region:


Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

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