“ The Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet delivers black cherry fruit aromas and flavors with leather notes and dusty tannins on the finish. The 2005 bottling offers a slightly richer and more concentrated feel than previous vintages due to the intense ripeness of the vintage and patience of the winemaking team to let the grapes hang out for softer, riper tannins. Those slightly “dusty Tuscan” tannins are a great match with Italian foods.”
-Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker

Current Vintage Fact Sheet, Acclaim, and Past Vintages
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• 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.
• The site is not trying to produce huge, “blockbuster” wines, so we don’t force it. The wines are more elegant and food friendly with the soft, yet complex tannin structure.

Past Vintage

• 2004 Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2003 Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon [PDF]