ST MICHELLE10 ME CANOE RIDGE
WINE SPECTATOR 90 POINTS -"Lithe, with a transparency to the dark berry, cherry and tobacco flavors, finishing with a hint of violet and lingering with supple texture. Drink now through 2016. 6,900 cases made."Winemaker Notes - “This 2009 vintage is an elegant expression of Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot offering dark cherry fruit character. We added Syrah and Malbec to the blend for enhanced complexity. This is a great food wine and its dusty tannins make it a perfect match with Italian food.”
The vineyard at Canoe Ridge Estate lies on a steep south-facing wind-swept 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.
