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Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2020 Wine Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2020

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2020

Columbia Valley, Washington, United States

Community Score:91/100

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Price: $44.95

Drink: 2023-2026

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard 2020 Chardonnay is produced from vines planted in the early 1970s in the Columbia Valley wine region in Washington. Rich and buttery on the nose and palate, this Chardonnay is lush and plushy with ripe apple, tropical fruit notes, toasty oak spice, vanilla, buttered toast and toffee flavours smooth and creamy on the palate. Very nicely done! The wine aged sur lie for more than 10 months with regular batonnage. Chill and enjoy with juicy pork chops from the grill or roast chicken.

Chardonnay food pairings: lobster in butter sauce, seafood chowder, roast chicken.

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This Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2020 was reviewed on July 8, 2023 by Natalie MacLean

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