2008 Chateau St Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Cold Creek Washington

The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon from this acclaimed 40-year-old Cold Creek Vineyard and at 18 years of age this wine is still delivering power, structure and rich concentrated black berry fruit along with dark chocolate, sweet tobacco spice and a soy umami character also, very complex bouquet of aromas.  On the palate this wine is dense and rich and still has aging potential, they added 1% Merlot to the blend but this is nearly pure Cabernet Sauvignon (99%) and has the intensity of a great Cabernet Sauvignon in a cellar worthy vintage.  Finish 50+  Wine Watch Score:  Most Excellent