1997 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Cold Creek Vineyard

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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate, Dec 2012

For thoughts on Chateau Ste Michelle’s uniqueness and recent evolution, consult my extensive April, 2013 text designed to introduce recent tasting notes. While the 2005 tasted alongside had already witnessed its best days, a Ste Michelle 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Cold Creek Vineyard delivered a complex and convincing amalgam of high-toned distilled berry and nut oil esters in the nose and a harmonious palate featuring black tea, leather, and the persistence of spirituous yet also still-juicy red berries. There is a mouthwatering saline savor to the sustained finish of this Cabernet ideal for enjoying now. (It did however take the second bottle to arrive at this note; the first displayed considerably less stamina or allure.) Tel. (425) 488-1133

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89
89/100

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88
88/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

89
89/100

David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate

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88 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Bright, moderately saturated red. Fruit-driven aromas of black cherry, redcurrant, flowers and tarry, smoky oak. Fresh red cherry and red berry flavors nicely framed by bright acidity. Juicy and food-friendly. Finishes with very smooth tannins and subtle length. Much cleaner and more incisive than the leathery, gamey '97 Cold Creek Merlot.

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Red

Taste

Dry

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