Reviews & Ratings

2005 Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay "Cold Creek Vineyard"

Winery: Chateau Ste Michelle

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Cold Creek Vineyard"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $25

Cases produced: 3,600

KWG Score: 87.8 (based on 7 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: November 29, 2007

Wine Review: This yellow colored wine opens with a pleasant light pineapple like bouquet with hints of cashew and oak. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is creamy, well balanced, slightly acidic, and displays light fruit salad like flavors with hints of vanilla and toasty oak. The finish is dry and a bit brief. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: "This Cold Creek Chardonnay shows off the power and depth that typifies the vineyard. Fruit flavors of baked apples and lemon meringue open this wine. We used a slightly higher percentage of new oak because it gives this wine nicely integrated smoke and toast flavors on the finish. The structure and acidity insure a long life for those who choose to set down their Chardonnays a few years."

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