Drink.  Learn.  Laugh.  Repeat.

Welcome Back!Sign in here:

Not Registered?Become one of our thirsty clan 326,592 strong:

Register Today!

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Wine Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Columbia Valley, Washington, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

  Add My Review


Price: $42.95

Drink: 2016-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

The 2012 vintage of the robust Washington Cabernet Sauvignon Cold Creek Vineyard is made from vines planted in 1973. The vines enjoy the ideal sun exposure facing south on a warm site nestled in the Columbia Valley. Aromas of black fruit, spice and toasty oak. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with prime rib.

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, braised pork shanks, veal chops.

Plush Pork Wine

This Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 was reviewed on December 30, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2019  2018 

  Add New Vintage

Pricing & Stock Information

StoreStock    
Bay & Bloor (Manulife Centre)6 Add
See More Edit
  • BCLDB
  • 523506
  • $36.67 
  • Check Stock

Reviews and Ratings

Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Big ripe red fruit and bold spice aromas. Tannins are dominating the palate showcasing more pronounced notes of anise, nutmeg, cocoa, and cedar. Black plum and cassis flavours do eventually open up in the glass. If drinking this full-bodied value priced red now, decant an hour prior to serving. Enjoy with braised beef sliders. Tasted Dec 2010 - @sommsosa | bespoketastings.ca
Raymond Chi rated this wine as 88/100
From Washington's Columbia Valley and renown producer, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Cold Creek Vineyard 2012 is made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from this area. The wine was then aged for almost two years in new French and American oak. - Community Wine Reviews

If you liked the Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, you might also like these wines:

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO

PAIR WINE
& FOOD?

Join me in a free online video class to learn the secrets to perfect pairings.

Wine of the Week

As featured on  

Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean offers North America's most popular online wine and food pairing classes. She was named the World's Best Drinks Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia.

Natalie has published two books with Random House, both selected as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year.

Join 326,592 thirsty wine lovers who get access to all of her wine reviews by becoming a member of her site. Take a free online pairing class with her here.

FEEL LOST IN THE

LCBO?

Know the wines you want before you even get to the store with my wine reviews. Join now. It's free.

Red, White & Drunk All Over

  Best Books of the Year

Red, White & Drunk all over by Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean writes about wine with a sensuous obsession... and often laugh-out-loud funny... Terrific.

Rex Pickett, Sideways

Ms. MacLean is the disarming Everywoman. She loves wine, loves drinking ... ultimately, it's a winning formula.

Eric Asimov, The New York Times

GOT A SMARTPHONE?

Access my reviews on mobile with the bar code scanner.

GET NAT'S APP

Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search

  Best Books of the Year

Unquenchable by Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean is a new force in the wine writing world ‐ a feisty North American answer to Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson. She can write beautifully about wine.

The Financial Times of London

There are very few people in the wine world who "get it" and Natalie is one of those who brings more fun to a buttoned-up and stodgy game.

Gary Vaynerchuck, Wine Library TV

Starting a Wine Cellar?

Expert advice for all budgets

Insider tips on starting a wine cellar
From wine racks to underground caves, insider tips on size and space, number of bottles, ideal conditions and reputable resources.   learn more  

337,614

WINE
REVIEWS

326,592

ACTIVE
MEMBERS
Winner World's Best Drink Writer
WFour-Time Winner James Beard Foundation
Five-Time Winner Association of Food Journalists
Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award