- Last updated on February 10, 2023
This is our Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon review.
Experience the height of Cabernet sophistication with Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon perfect for special occasions or paired with a delicious meal.
And what if I tell you that it pairs well with a wide variety of dishes and it offers good value for your money?
Well, this is the wine you have been looking for! We liked it a lot!
Find below our Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Review
- Brand:Chateau Ste. Michelle
- Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region: United States, Washington
- Tasting Notes: Black Fruit & Vanilla notes
- Glass & Serving: Bordeaux / 59-64 °F (15-18 °C) / Decant ~1hr
- Storage: Up to 10 years
- Price Range: ~$30-40
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon review: What's its color?
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wine has a deep ruby color with a brilliant clarity and fat slow falling legs.
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon review: What are the flavors?
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is entirely made from Cabernet Sauvignon, and aged for 18 months in oak.
On the nose, blackberry, cassis, and black cherry, vanilla, toasted oak, and spices like clove and cinnamon add depth and complexity to the bouquet.
On the palate, this full-bodied wine has bright fruit flavors, including blackberry and cassis, and a balanced acidity that keeps the wine fresh.
The tannins are firm and provide a strong backbone to the wine, making it a great choice for aging.
Is Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon review: Which food pairs well with it?
The full-bodied, tannic structure of Chateau Ste. Michelle – Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon makes it a great choice to pair with hearty, flavorful dishes.
Consider pairing it with a rich, juicy steak, roasted lamb, or a hearty stew.
It also goes well with bold, flavorful cheeses like cheddar or gouda.
If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, try pairing this wine with roasted mushrooms or a rich, creamy risotto.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon review: What's its alcohol content?
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wine’s alcohol content is 14.8%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have higher calories per glass than wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per gram vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per gram of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Chateau Ste. Michelle?
Here is an extract from the Chateau Ste. Michelle website:
“At Chateau Ste. Michelle, our award-winning wines interweave with our rich heritage to create a wine experience you’ll never forget“
Conclusion
This is a great bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon consistenly rated over 90+ points that’s affordable too.
Its full body, balanced acidity, firm tannins, and black fruit aromas will complement many dishes from veggie, pasta, a large variety of red meats, and our beloved cheeses.
Try Cold Creek Vineyard with a juicy steak, roasted lamb, cheddar, roasted mushrooms or a creamy risotto and it’ll be a delight. At least it was for me!
If you have never tried it, I’m not entirely sure what are you still waiting for?
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
