“This is a big Merlot! It delivers concentrated aromas of dark chocolate truffles, plum, molasses and cedar. It is bold and fullbodied with soft, chewy tannins and a mouth-coating finish. Cold Creek Merlot showcases our “icon” vineyard with a Washington “icon” variety. Enjoy this wine with a thick, juicy bone-in rib eye or a hearty beef stew–Cold Creek Merlot can stand up to almost anything you throw at it!”
-Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker

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• 90 pts., Wine Advocate (2005 Vintage)
• 92 pts., Wine & Spirits (2001 Vintage)
• 90 pts., Wine Spectator (1999 Vintage)
• 92 pts., The Wine Enthusiast (1998 Vintage)

• Planted in the early 1970's, Cold Creek Vineyard is one of Washington's oldest and most acclaimed vineyards.
• Located 38 miles east of Yakima, Washington; south of the Columbia River and Wahluke Slope.
• Cold Creek Vineyard enjoys one of the longest and warmest growing seasons in the Columbia Valley.
• Low yielding old vines produce small clusters and small berries, resulting in intense varietal flavors and deep color.
• The site's silty loam soil and the area's low annual rainfall force the vines to struggle, producing fruit with concentrated flavors and aromas.