“The Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot is a refined and elegant Merlot
with plenty of Washington concentration. The 2005 bottling exhibits
complex aromas of black cherries and spice with dusty, restrained
tannins. This is a medium-bodied versatile wine with food and will
not overwhelm your meal or your palate, just your taste buds!”
-Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker
Current Vintage Fact Sheet, Acclaim, and Past Vintages
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- "Ripe, plush fruit that's the hallmark of Washington State." Food & Wine (2004 Vintage)
- 92 pts. & Year's Best Merlot Wine & Spirits (2001 Vintage)
- 90 pts., Wine Spectator (2001 Vintage)
- 90 pts. & Top 100Wine Spectator (1999 Vintage)
- The vineyard at Canoe Ridge Estate lies on a steep south-facing slope on the bank of the Columbia River in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills AVA.
- The site’s proximity to the river protects it from temperature extremes,
allowing uniform ripening and excellent color development.
- Soils are sandy with bits of cobblestone and have low water-holding capacity, enabling precise control of vine growth through drip irrigation and canopy management.
- The site typically enjoys an early bud break and a long growing season.
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