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“Wines of the Week- Merlot with Sausage ” Wines Northwest - November 21, 2011
The wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle continue to set a standard for quality and value in Washington State. The famous Cold Creek Vineyard is the source for many superb CSM wines including this flavorful Merlot. Ranked first in our tasting it offers aromas of tangy dark fruits, dark chocolate and vanilla. The sausage-friendly palate shows flavors of blueberry, black cherry, tobacco and toasty oak.
89 points The Wine Advocate - August 31, 2011
The 2008 Cold Creek Vineyard Merlot is a classically-styled effort with aromas of cedar, spice box, cassis, violets, blackberry, and a hint of balsamic. In the glass it reveals excellent balance and enough structure to evolve for 3-4 years. It will be at its best from 2014 to 2023.
94 points - “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast - July 1, 2011
A full-throttle effort, with big flavor swashes of blackberry, cassis, black pepper, coffee grounds and ripe tannins. This is Cold Creek Merlot at its most powerful; the 35-year-old vines are in their prime and the flavors show it. Few American Merlots—indeed few in the world—can stand on their own and deliver a wine this complete and powerful. It needs more years to knit together, but no worries—this is a 20-year wine.
The Spokesman-Review - May 4, 2011
This 2007 is proving to be a world-class vintage in Washington and this full-throttle effort offers big flavor swashes of blackberry, cassis, black pepper, coffee grounds and ripe tannins. Few American merlots – indeed few in the world – can stand on their own and deliver a wine this complete and powerful.
PaulGregutt.com - February 28, 2011
It's no secret that I believe Cold Creek fruit is truly special – it is one of the vineyards I profile in both of my books. 2007 is proving to be a world-class vintage in Washington, and this full-throttle effort offers big flavor swashes of blackberry, cassis, black pepper, coffee grounds and ripe tannins. Few American Merlots – indeed few in the world – can stand on their own and deliver a wine this complete and powerful.
