This highly impressive blend is 74% Cabernet Sauvignon with 18% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. It was primarily sourced from the Cold Creek vineyard, one of Washington’s oldest vineyards, first planted in 1973. It also features Canoe Ridge vineyard fruit. This saw 20 months in 57% new French oak, with 4% new American oak. The wine opens with aromas of heavy oak and prune on the nose with spicebox and blackberry. There are flavors of blackberry, black cherry, anise and milk chocolate. This is simply delicious wine that is hard to lay down right now. (Best 2015-2028) - December, 2015 (OB)
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Wine Specifications
- Report Date: December, 2015
- Producer: Chateau Ste. Michelle
- Vintage: 2013
- Drinking Window: 2015-2028
- Estimated Value: $75
- Country: United States
- Region: Washington
- Appellation: Columbia Valley
- Importer: Chateau Ste. Michelle