Community Tasting Notes 13

• kakpoo Likes this wine: 92 points

  July 12, 2016 - 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.

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• dsgris Likes this wine: 89 points

  May 14, 2016 - 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.

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• dsgris wrote: 89 points

  March 29, 2016 - 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.

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• dawgfaj Likes this wine: 90 points

  February 28, 2016 - 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.

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• Carniolan Likes this wine: 90 points

  October 19, 2015 - a classy merlot, nicely balanced with plenty of tannins; should drink well for a few more years

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2007
• Type Red
• Producer Canoe Ridge
• Varietal Merlot
• Designation Reserve
• Vineyard Block 13
• Country USA
• Region Washington
• SubRegion Columbia Valley
• Appellation Columbia Valley
• UPC Code 018138607121

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• In Cellars 45 (27%)
• Consumed 121 (73%)

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