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Cold Creek Vineyard

2012 Columbia Valley 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot, 7% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Franc

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard is a magnificent red wine that beautifully showcases the artistry of the Columbia Valley. This exquisite blend features a harmonious composition of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah, and a touch of Cabernet Franc, resulting in a rich and full-bodied wine. The acidity is bright and lively, providing an exhilarating lift to the palate. With intense fruit characteristics, the wine presents vibrant notes of dark berries and ripe plums, enhanced by subtle hints of spice and oak. The tannins are firm yet approachable, ensuring a well-structured mouthfeel that complements the wine's complexity. The overall impression is one of finesse and elegance, making it a delightful companion for various culinary experiences.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Oak

Oak

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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