Chateau Ste. Michelle's 2020 Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the intensity and character of old-vine fruit from one of Washington's most acclaimed vineyards, delivering concentrated flavors and broad-shouldered structure.
INTRODUCTION
From their historic Cold Creek Vineyard, planted in 1973, this single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle of Chateau Ste. Michelle's winemaking legacy, combining old-vine intensity with precise vinification.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS 2020
- Mild winter with minimal vine damage
- Warm spring promoting excellent canopy growth
- Moderate summer temperatures
- Cool fall creating ideal flavor development
- Beautiful fruit quality and aromatics
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vineyard: Cold Creek Vineyard
- Alcohol: 14.8%
- TA: 0.58 g/100 mL
- pH: 3.81
VINEYARD CHARACTERISTICS
- Planted: 1973
- South-facing exposure
- Warm, dry site
- High heat accumulation
- Low-yielding old vines
- Small clusters and berries
- LIVE and Salmon Safe certified
WINEMAKING
- Daily tank evaluation
- Gentle pump-overs
- 18 months aging:
* 40% new French oak
* 5% new American oak
* 55% neutral oak
TASTING PROFILE
- Deep color
- Broad-shouldered structure
- Concentrated fruit character
- Full-bodied flavors
- Sun-drenched intensity
FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
- Beef
- Hearty pastas
- Veal
PRODUCER HERITAGE
- Established 1934
- Washington wine pioneer
- 3,500 acres in Columbia Valley
- Global distribution in 50 states and 100+ countries
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