Reviews & Ratings

2012 Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay "Cold Creek Vineyard"

Winery: Chateau Ste Michelle

Vintage: 2012

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: 5,000

KWG Score: 90.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: August 25, 2014

Wine Review: This yellow colored Chardonnay from Washington State is an oak lover's dream. It opens with a vanilla oak influenced pear bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, rich and voluptuous. The flavor profile is a butter rum and oak influenced pear with hints of apple. The finish is dry and its flavors are very nicely prolonged. This Chard would pair well with chicken and wild mushrooms ravioli with a butter cream sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Cold Creek Chardonnay is typified by concentration and intensity from the 40-year-old vines and warmth of the site. This Chardonnay is a decadent style with ripe fruit and a toasty character.

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