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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2017 (based on 8 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.9 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by kakpoo on 7/12/2016 & rated 92 points: Drank this over 3 days. I wasn't expecting much from this, so this was a pleasant surprise. First, let me say that this is young yet enjoyable. As good as it was now, I wish that I had saved it for 2-4 more years. Juicy dark berry fruits, and coconut-vanilla oak flavors combine with a sensual mouthfeel. There is also a decent level of acidity reminiscent of a sangiovese. The finish is excellent for this price point and country of origin. At $20 I'd buy a lot more. At $40 this still wouldn't be disappointing, though you could find something better. I wish I had bought more of this. (1075 views) | | | Tasted by dsgris on 5/14/2016 & rated 89 points: Inky dark purple purple/blue fruits. Dry chewy tannins, bold fruit and body with enough acid and astringent tannins to give some freshness and liveliness. Needs a good grilled steak or roast beef, lamb or duck. A lot of life left. (1255 views) | | | Tasted by dsgris on 3/29/2016 & rated 89 points: Dark purple red with purple fruit nose. Dusty tannins with some stemmy bitter notes, unripe Italian plums, pomegranates. This really need another night, now a more acid focused dark fruited big wine that has integrated the tart tannins. An alky bite detracts from the overall balance. No hurry, a long life awaits. (1426 views) | | | Tasted by dawgfaj on 2/28/2016 & rated 90 points: Spicy notes with black currant and cassis undertones. Surprising depth with tannins holding up considering the age. Really recommend drinking now but will hold it's own for a few more years. (1284 views) | | | Tasted by Carniolan on 10/19/2015 & rated 90 points: a classy merlot, nicely balanced with plenty of tannins; should drink well for a few more years (1518 views) | | | Tasted by Kevincrouch on 7/6/2015: Take a while for this to open up, but when it does it simply sings of bright cherry and spice. (915 views) | | | Tasted by Motz on 6/15/2015 & rated 91 points: Very well integrated and drinking beautifully. The wine features an appealing dusty incense element reminiscent of wines from Piemonte. Showing great acid and panache. Drink by 2017. 90-91 (1040 views) | | | Tasted by cpsmith33 on 2/9/2015 & rated 86 points: Same notes apply (882 views) | | | Tasted by wine247365 on 12/31/2014: decanted 30 minutes. medium body and fullness. astringent finish that makes me think this needs to be drank with a dry aged cheese. I would rate it 85 as that's the highest Good number on the site's Rating Assistant. I think it's Good, just not Very Good. Maybe some more decant time would help, but I can't do that tonight. (875 views) | | | Tasted by cpsmith33 on 11/4/2014 & rated 87 points: Disappointed in this one from Full pull
Past prime and just kind of a mess
Hoping for more and for $20 it's hard to get this age but you can get btr quality (1002 views) | | | Tasted by Tomportwine on 9/1/2014 & rated 90 points: rich, delicious with firm tannins. rough upon opening, smoothed out nicely 2nd day. tobacco, leather, lots of backbone-could age longer. hardy for a merlot. (992 views) | | | Tasted by mattyboy_ on 5/13/2014 & rated 88 points: This surprised me. Well structure WA merlot with good acidity. black fruits, dark chocolate, cedar, espresso - a bit of torrefaction. Well balanced and seems like it could go for another few more years. 88-90 pts. (1191 views) | | | Tasted by hdchappy on 12/20/2013 & rated 91 points: This wine definitely has some time left. Opened yesterday and it was nice but you could tell it needed some air. 24 hours later and it is drinking well. Dark fruit core, creamy mouth coating, medium tannins and well balanced. Glad I have more. (1173 views) |
| Canoe Ridge Producer websiteMerlotMerlot is a dark blue–colored wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the grape. Its softness and "fleshiness", combined with its earlier ripening, makes Merlot a popular grape for blending with the sterner, later-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon, which tends to be higher in tannin.Reserve The Wine News | Wine Country This Week | Wine Lover's PageUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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