Planted in the 1970s, Cold Creek is heralded as one of Washington's oldest iconic vineyards. 2009 started cool, but gorgeous summer temperatures brought ripening to a peak for an 8 day Chardonnay harvest that began September 10. Nearly ideal, according to our winemaker. Older vines provided the signature fruit intensity that Cold Creak Vineyard is known for. ste-michelle.com. Alc. 14.5% by vol. Produced and bottled by Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, WA.