1983 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Cold Creek Vineyard

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lyle@vinchicago.com Likes this wine:

94 Points

Saturday, July 11, 2015 - This from 750mL for $20 in auction was astounding. The color density could resemble a wine 10 years of age, bricking at the rim of a rather deep core was the only real indicator. A versatile complement that had fruit density to stand up to BBQ ribs and delicacy to not overwhelm pork tenderloin. Served on July 4th, it was a real victory for the US and these old vintage WA Cabs. Tannin was very attractive and added texture without drying. Long finish, complete wine with no indications of age. Very excited that I have a magnum of this.

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Comment posted by goodvitis.com:

2/17/2023 9:46:00 AM - Have you cracked your magnum open yet?
Comment posted by lyle@vinchicago.com:

2/17/2023 4:21:00 PM - Long ago, my inventories are WOEFULLY out of date. Was funny, once the expectation-o-meter got warped on this wine, the magnum wasn't as amazing an experience. Not bad or even particularly tired, just lacked a little pop.
Comment posted by goodvitis.com:

2/18/2023 12:02:00 PM - That's unfortunate. I've been looking at a magnum of it on Winebid as it's my birth year vintage and I grew up in Washington, but I wasn't sure if it was worth the risk. Thanks for the info.
Comment posted by lyle@vinchicago.com:

2/18/2023 1:20:00 PM - Given all those criteria, my own positive experiences and pricing that's not crazy for a crack at birthyear wine at 40 — I'd say go for it. Like anything, at these ages, there's no sure bets either way. It's bottles rather than the bottling.
Comment posted by Dirtywineglass:

5/10/2023 7:42:00 PM - I just took delivery of a magnum. Anyone crack it recently?