Canoe Ridge was formed 12 million years ago when a powerful river of lava flowed across the Columbia Valley. The ancient lava flows followed the Columbia River and left huge layers of basalt behind. Deep, free-draining soils sit on top of the basalt, deposited by great floods from the last Ice Age 13,000 years ago. The soils are a loose, sandy loam scattered with chunks of basalt. Young vines in search of water and nutrients easily establish deep root systems here.
Our vineyard is planted on the south face of the ridge that rises 950 feet above sea level. The steep slope and the vineyard's proximity to the river alleviate frost pockets and seasonal temperature extremes. Because winters are milder than other parts of the valley, spring bud break is earlier. In the summer, the river moderates temperatures again, giving us an extended growing season and adding more character to the grapes.
Canoe Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Canoe Ridge Chardonnay
Canoe Ridge Merlot
Canoe Ridge Syrah
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