Washington Cabernet of elegant ripeness and natural structure, ready for the table yet with years ahead. Pair with roasted lamb or aged cheeses.
This 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from Chateau Ste. Michelle's Cold Creek vineyard expresses the ripeness and structure characteristic of Washington State's premier growing region. The wine displays classical cassis and dark fruit notes balanced by subtle earth tones, with an alcohol content of 14.5 percent providing sufficient weight without excess. Matured to optimal drinkability, it retains sufficient backbone to accompany aged beef preparations or roasted game birds through the coming years. The vintage demonstrates the vineyard's ability to craft elegant, food-friendly Cabernet with genuine provenance and distinction.
This 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from Chateau Ste. Michelle's Cold Creek vineyard expresses the ripeness and structure characteristic of Washington State's premier growing region. The wine displays classical cassis and dark fruit notes balanced by subtle earth tones, with an alcohol content of 14.5 percent providing sufficient weight without excess. Matured to optimal drinkability, it retains sufficient backbone to accompany aged beef preparations or roasted game birds through the coming years. The vintage demonstrates the vineyard's ability to craft elegant, food-friendly Cabernet with genuine provenance and distinction.
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Data sheet
Alcohol content
14.5
Origin
USA
Vintage
2016
Region
Washington State
Grape variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
Closure
Naturkorken
Importer
Wein Wolf Import GmbH & Co. Vertriebs KG, Königswinterer Str. 552, 53227 Bonn
Producer
Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072, USA
Serving temperature
17-19 °C
Body
5
Tannin
4
Acidity
3
Sweetness
1
Fruit
4
Characteristics
Full-bodied, Dry, Oak-aged, Age-worthy, Single vineyard
Food pairing
Grilled ribeye, Lamb loin, Braised beef, Hard cheese
Élevage
18 months, 40% new French oak, 5% new American oak, 55% neutral wood