Cold Creek Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

It's alright. Light fruit, short middle and essentially no finish. There are better inexpensive weekday reds out there.

Others have said it better than I will. This is a "where's the beef" moment. How it rated highly with professionals is beyond me other than the cash-cow marketing capability of a Chateau Ste Michelle. Is it horrible? No, not at all. Is it memorable? Not a bit. Someone said it had a short middle which perfectly describes this wine. Zero finish and as complex as a piece of paper, and while there is spice in the nose, and it is loaded upfront if you let it sit, it disappears immediately. With such an amazing selection of affordable "everyday" reds, I cant think of any reason to revisit this. I let the wine breath considerably before trying it over two evenings. Perhaps aging would help, but that is likely wishful thinking.

Friut and vinegar

Smooth!

Ok... Not a lot of berry or very complex.
Set it on the table and drink through the night

Too acidic for me.

Great with pizza and super garlic bread with cheese 🧀

I think a 7, husband thinks 10. He thinks it is sweeter than neutral typical of Cabernet, and smooth, grape tastes younger and fruitier. I think it has a bitter, stinging taste.

Good wine.

Not bad at all, but it didn't live up to the hype.