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| Drinking window: Drink between 2018 and 2025 (based on 7 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.6 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 58 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by jerrysvino on 11/4/2023 & rated 92 points: Lots of fruit, jammy, eucalyptus, and earthy grit, leather and tobacco (342 views) | | | Tasted by spacer2099 on 6/2/2023: Perfect at this age. Buy again (514 views) | | | Tasted by RichardZula on 3/10/2023: Very ripe, perhaps a touch over ripe, perhaps a flawed bottle, resolved tannin, enjoyable. (663 views) | | | Tasted by Yellofeath on 3/5/2023 & rated 84 points: Ugh.. probably past its prime, but here goes...
I bought this strictly because it was West Coast 2013. This cab is inky, almost opaque, with slow thick legs. The nose is nice, black plum, white pepper and orange zest. The first sips, however, kill it. It's thick, inky texture, more like a zin, is a turn off. It lacks acidity, leaving any other traits, good or bad, to the imagination. (652 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Walker on 11/21/2022 & rated 90 points: This is a luscious wine.
On the nose - dark cherry and plum, leather, tobacco and oak.
On the palate - dark fruit, oak, cola
Nice long finish with velvety tanins.
Very nice wine for the price. (866 views) | | | Tasted by RichardZula on 5/8/2022: Delicious, perhaps at it's peak? (875 views) | | | Tasted by CabinConnoisseur on 1/23/2022 & rated 88 points: Plenty of dark fruit and black pepper, plus bell pepper, baking spice, and earthy tones. Full bodied, long finish, with both types of pepper lingering. (960 views) | | | Tasted by RichardZula on 1/23/2021: Delicious, black cherry, some dusty cocoa, fine tannins, drinking great at this age. (1600 views) | | | Tasted by daveyk39 on 11/6/2020 & rated 92 points: 2020: Top Ten Wines; 1/1/2020-12/31/2020 (Redwood City, CA): Penultimate bottle of this evolving, improving Cab from north of Yakima Valley. Dark ruby color. Aromas of plum, blackberry, nutmeg, clay pot. Even better than my last note: full-bodied, developed, balanced. Creamy texture, dark fruit on entry, a hint of salinity and baking spices in the finish, with a backbone of ripe chalky tannins. Going to save my last bottle and drink when this reaches 10 years of age. (1794 views) | | | Tasted by Thebigbaby on 10/3/2020 & rated 90 points: Solid. Picked up at local wine shop in “last bottle” bin and it turned out to be a great QPR at $25. Deep dark crimson in color with a soft nose of stewed plums. Chocolate and sweet cherry on the palette and finishes with the it as well. Chocolate covered cherries... (1647 views) | | | Tasted by RichardZula on 7/5/2020: Very good, while I did not keep detailed notes, it was better than the Canoe Ridge Merlot, drank the same evening. (1653 views) | | | Tasted by peeno on 6/7/2020 & rated 88 points: CSM is usually consistent. Washington reds are also usually consistent. Nothing usually real big. Just easy drinking. (1586 views) | | | Tasted by Jofhearts on 10/26/2019: fabulous as usual (1709 views) | | | Tasted by Vinomazing on 5/16/2019 & rated 91 points: Served before dinner at restaurant. Quite pleased overall, except for sediment in glass due to bartender's pouring skills, so had to ditch last ounce. The wine was very good, lighter, smooth, fruit tasting very nice and integrated decently to sip and gulp some with ease and pleasure over 45 mins. Seemingly in window to drink, but could prob stand time as well, analysis based on glass poured and fact that bottle was open at bar when served thus having endured prior airtime. (2349 views) | | | Tasted by Stemidoc on 5/2/2019 & rated 59 points: Not test good (1984 views) | | | Tasted by Gscwinecellar on 4/20/2019 & rated 91 points: Blackberry and cedar on the nose. In the mouth it is a lush wine that coats the mouth with yummy fruit. The oak is there but not overpowering and for those who like a little vanilla in their Cabs you will enjoy this wine. At this price point I say this is a value wine. It could be double the price and it would not surprise me. I will be looking to add more to my cellar. (1862 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 4/19/2019 & rated 93 points: Day 1: This has been a really solid wine and last bottle. Plum, sour cherry, earth, soy, minerals and pencil lead. The best bottle of this lot from Sid's. Outstanding wine. 93 points
Day 2: Excellent again. Bell pepper, cherry, soy, earth, pencil lead and minerals. Medium plus finish and balanced. It is almost like they put a $60 plus bottle in this one. The best of the Cold Creeks from the vintage I have sampled. 93 points (1953 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 4/6/2019 & rated 91 points: Day 1: Drinking beautifully on the pop and pour. Red peppers, cherry, dust, spice and blackberries. Moderate tannins and medium plus finish. Should age for another 3 to 5 years. Excellent. 91 points
Day 2: Not as good. Buttery finish which I don't like. Some fruit, oak and vanilla. This needs to be drunk on day 1. 84 points
Recommendation: Drink these up. They are not long term agers at this stage. (1525 views) | | | Tasted by jonflo on 4/1/2019 & rated 91 points: Very good -might get even better in 3 years (1214 views) | | | Tasted by daveyk39 on 3/3/2019 & rated 91 points: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Cold Creek Vineyard, just north of the Yakima Valley.
2h air. Inky purple color. Deeply aromatic with black currant, dark cherry, clove, river rocks and oak. Syrupy texture, full-bodied, smooth tannins. Dark black currant, warm clove and hints of lavender on the palate with a spicy lift in the lengthy finish.
Polished and powerful, with balance and depth. This is remarkably improved from my tasting in October last year. You can drink it right now, and I think it will just keep improving for at least the next several years. (1241 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 2/24/2019 & rated 90 points: Day 1: Getting ready for the Twin Cities Wine Club Washington State Tasting next weekend. Cherry, spice, coffee grinds, vanilla and oak. Balanced and delicious. Great value for $16.50 a bottle. 90 points
Day 2: Finishing this as it is excellent. Cherry, plum, spices, vanilla and oak. Balanced wine and drinking well right now. Tremendous value at $16.50 a bottle. 91 points
Recommendation: Drink this now to 2020. It is in a good place even on a pop and pour. (1279 views) | | | Tasted by LEEJV123 on 2/21/2019 & rated 90 points: Full, round, rich, minerals, long (1171 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 2/15/2019 & rated 90 points: Chocolate, cherry, menthol, spice and minerals. Medium finish. Excellent again. (1230 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 1/28/2019 & rated 90 points: Day 1: Offers some nice fruit on the nose featuring cherry and blueberries. Sublet oak, vanilla and spices. Classic Washington State Cabernet and what a great price at $20 a bottle. 90 points
Day 2: Very solid and showing cherry, red currants, earth and tobacco. Medium plus finish and balanced. This is an outstanding value and would cost 3 times this if it were from Napa 90 plus.
Recommendation: Drink now. This is an outstanding 2013 and could age a few more years but is drinking great now. (1383 views) | | | Tasted by pdadams66 on 1/20/2019 & rated 87 points: Solid Cab. A little too much freshly sawn oak at the moment. Might improve. (1191 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Chateau Ste. Michelle Producer websiteCabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
Used as frequently in blends as in varietal wines, Cabernet Sauvignon has a large number of common blending partners. Apart from the obvious Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the most prevalent of these are Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere (the ingredients of a classic Bordeaux Blend), Shiraz (in Australia's favorite blend) and in Spain and South America, a Cabernet – Tempranillo blend is now commonplace. Even the bold Tannat-based wines of Madiran are now generally softened with Cabernet SauvignonUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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