“Cabernet from this 30-year-old vineyard always delivers power, structure and rich concentrated black fruit. I have tried to harness this power into something a little friendlier in the first few years of release, while not taking away from its inherent ability to age...literally wanting my cake and eating it too! Concentrated aromas of pomegranates, blueberries, cocoa and molasses lead to a rich mid-palate with loads of dark chocolate on the finish. This is a classic Cold Creek Vineyard and classic Washington Cabernet. Try prime rib or even lamb with this Cab. There is no limit to the foods that will match this great wine."
-Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker
Current Vintage Fact Sheet, Acclaim, and Past Vintages
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- **** Restaurant Wine (2002 Vintage)
- 91 pts., The Wine Enthusiast (2001 Vintage)
- 90 pts., Wine Spectator (2000 Vintage)
- Planted in 1973, the south-facing Cold Creek Vineyard is a warm, dry site with high heat accumulation.
- The low yielding old vines produce small clusters and small berries, resulting in intense varietal flavors and deep color.
- The site's weak, loamy sand and gravel soils with low-water holding capacity produce moderate crops and concentrated grapes.
- Cold Creek typically is one of the earliest vineyards in the region to ripen.
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Cold Creek Wines
Washington Cabernet Sauvignon
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