Chateau Ste. Michelle

The 2011 featured artwork by internationally recognized artist Bratsa Bonifacho, explores the tension between the logical, linear scripting of virus program and their capacity for destruction. The wine offers layers of black cherry and spice aromas and flavors.

93 points
The Wine Advocate

This is an ultra rich, concentrated yet elegant wine with intense aromas of orange blossom, honey and sweet spice. Appealing flavors of ripe pineapple and honey lead to a long, luscious finish.

97 points
Wine Advocate

This special wine is an ultra rich, concentrated yet elegant wine with intense aromas of dried apricot, honey and sweet spice. Appealing flavors of ripe pineapple, white peach and honey are complemented by a long smooth finish tinged with clove.

96 points
Wine Spectator

Our new Eroica Gold Riesling offers the best of both worlds, the bright natural acidity of our original Eroica with concentrated, ripe fruit flavors and a touch of sweetness. The wine offers lush orange marmalade flavors with a crisp finish.

92 points
Wine & Spirits

The 2011 featured artwork by internationally recognized artist Bratsa Bonifacho, explores the tension between the logical, linear scripting of virus program and their capacity for destruction. The wine offers layers of black cherry and spice aromas and flavors.

93 points
The Wine Advocate

The 2011 featured artwork by internationally recognized artist Bratsa Bonifacho, explores the tension between the logical, linear scripting of virus program and their capacity for destruction. The wine offers layers of black cherry and spice aromas and flavors.

93 points
The Wine Advocate

The 2010 Artist Series Meritage delivers black cherry aromas and spice notes with velvety tannins. 85% of the blend was sourced from our Cold Creek Vineyard, providing power and elegance. Fruit from our Canoe Ridge Estate vineyard rounded out the wine for a layered, complex and harmonious wine.

92 points
The Wine Advocate

The 2010 Artist Series Meritage delivers black cherry aromas and spice notes with velvety tannins. 85% of the blend was sourced from our Cold Creek Vineyard, providing power and elegance. Fruit from our Canoe Ridge Estate vineyard rounded out the wine for a layered, complex and harmonious wine.

92 points
The Wine Advocate

The 2010 Artist Series Meritage delivers black cherry aromas and spice notes with velvety tannins. 85% of the blend was sourced from our Cold Creek Vineyard, providing power and elegance. Fruit from our Canoe Ridge Estate vineyard rounded out the wine for a layered, complex and harmonious wine.

92 points
The Wine Advocate

2008 blends two estate vineyards: Canoe Ridge Estate provides elegance, structure and fine-grained tannins, while Cold Creek lends concentrated, old vine intensity. Hints of cocoa, black cherry and spicy herbal notes highlight the juxtaposition of these two sites. The finish is clean and complex.

91 points
Wine Spectator

2008 blends two estate vineyards: Canoe Ridge Estate provides elegance, structure and fine-grained tannins, while Cold Creek lends concentrated, old vine intensity. Hints of cocoa, black cherry and spicy herbal notes highlight the juxtaposition of these two sites. The finish is clean and complex.

91 points
Wine Spectator

The 2007 vintage is powerful, yet seamless. Drawing from our estate vineyards, Canoe Ridge Estate gives elegance, structure and fine-grained tannins, while Cold Creek lends concentrated, old vine intensity. In 2007, we also used Indian Wells Vineyard for a touch of New World opulence.

90 points
The Wine Advocate

The 2007 vintage is powerful, yet seamless. Drawing from our estate vineyards, Canoe Ridge Estate gives elegance, structure and fine-grained tannins, while Cold Creek lends concentrated, old vine intensity. In 2007, we also used Indian Wells Vineyard for a touch of New World opulence.

90 points
The Wine Advocate

The 2006 vintage blends our best vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley and Wahluke Slope of Washington state. Each variety contributes a special attribute to the blend, resulting in a complex wine with seamless tannins.

93 points
The Wine Advocate

We craft the Ethos Cabernet to showcase the power and richness of Washington fruit combined with Old World elegance. This is the most complex of our Cabernets and offers layers of ripe blueberry fruit with silky tannins.

92 points
The Wine Advocate

This wine represents the ultimate combination of power and softness. The wine offers rich dark blackberry fruit among layers of complexity and a sweet finish. The fruit came from the Wahluke Slope and our Cold Creek Vineyard, where the soil and climate is a great match for growing amazing Syrah.

93 points
Wine Spectator

The Canoe Ridge Estate Cab is a beautifully balanced wine that offers a classic, fresh expression of Horse Heaven Hills fruit. The wine offers black currant flavors, hints of sage and elegant tannins. I love this wine with just about any food!

92 points
Wine Spectator

Cabernet from this iconic 40-year-old vineyard consistently delivers power, structure and rich concentrated black fruit. The wine offers black cherry, chocolate notes with typical Cold Creek weight and user friendly power.

91 points
Wine Enthusiast

Cold Creek Chardonnay is typified by concentration and intensity from the 40-year-old vines and warmth of the site. This Chardonnay is a decadent style with ripe fruit and a toasty character.

91 points
Wine Spectator

The Ethos Chardonnay is a blend of Chardonnay fruit from our estate vineyards of Cold Creek and Canoe Ridge Estate. The mostly natural fermentation contributes to the complexity of the wine. Rich and layered, this is a Chardonnay to cellar and will age beautifully.

90 points
Wine Enthusiast

Our Cold Creek Riesling is made from 40-year-old vines which contribute fruit intensity and concentration. This is a ripe, lush style of Riesling with aromas of ripe peaches, dried apricots and spice notes. It displays beautiful ripe fruit flavors with a crisp finish.

92 points
Wine Enthusiast

This Sauvignon Blanc from our Horse Heaven Vineyard is a crisp, racy style of Sauvignon Blanc with citrus characteristics. We use partial stainless steel fermentation to preserve the Sauvignon Blanc’s pure, fresh, vibrant character.

90 points
Wine Enthusiast

Our Columbia Valley Riesling is a blend of Riesling from throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley. The wine offers crisp apple aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes. This is our “everyday Riesling” that is a pleasure to drink and easy to match with a variety of foods.

90 points
Wine Enthusiast