Canoe Ridge is part of Washington's Columbia Valley:
Canoe Ridge Estate
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 Estate
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.
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Wine Spectator
''A fruit-centered wine, this
sings with pear, grapefruit
flavors, perched enticingly
on a lithe frame, with
subdued oak notes
lingering on the periphery.
It’s the texture, though,
that makes it so attractive,
polished and refined.''
Recommendation : Smart
Buy, Great Value 10/31/06
Chateau Ste Michelle 2004
Chardonnay, Canoe Ridge
Estate Vineyard
90. points Apr 24, 2006
Wine Advocate
''An excellent value, the
2004 Chardonnay Canoe
Ridge Estate is fashioned
from 12 year old vines. Its
creamy, spicy aromas lead
to a plush, sultry character.
Medium to full-bodied, it
blossoms on the attack to
reveal loads of dense white
fruit flavors in a
sumptuously hedonistic
format. Bottled unfiltered,
this sexy fruit-bomb may
not satisfy intellectual
urges but it certainly
appeases the corporal ones!''
Chateau Ste Michelle 2003
Cabernet Sauvignon Canoe
Ridge Estate
91. Points Sep 01, 2006
Beverage Dynamics
4 Stars (out of 5 Stars):
"Nicely balanced and subtle
showing blackberry, cherry
and soft oak notes;
impressive depth and
length on the finish."
Chateau Ste Michelle 2003
Cabernet Sauvignon Canoe
Ridge Estate
90. Points May 15, 2007
Wine Spectator
(Washington)
Recommended Producers
and Selected Wines "The
flagship winery of
Washington's largest wine
company makes a range of
Cabernets, all in a fruit-
forward style that builds
on a firm, tannic
structure."
Chateau Ste Michelle 2003
Canoe Ridge Esates
Cabernet Sauvignon
90. points
''A fruit-centered wine, this
sings with pear, grapefruit
flavors, perched enticingly
on a lithe frame, with
subdued oak notes
lingering on the periphery.
It’s the texture, though,
that makes it so attractive,
polished and refined.''
Recommendation : Smart
Buy, Great Value 10/31/06
Chateau Ste Michelle 2004
Chardonnay, Canoe Ridge
Estate Vineyard
90. points Apr 24, 2006
Wine Advocate
''An excellent value, the
2004 Chardonnay Canoe
Ridge Estate is fashioned
from 12 year old vines. Its
creamy, spicy aromas lead
to a plush, sultry character.
Medium to full-bodied, it
blossoms on the attack to
reveal loads of dense white
fruit flavors in a
sumptuously hedonistic
format. Bottled unfiltered,
this sexy fruit-bomb may
not satisfy intellectual
urges but it certainly
appeases the corporal ones!''
Chateau Ste Michelle 2003
Cabernet Sauvignon Canoe
Ridge Estate
91. Points Sep 01, 2006
Beverage Dynamics
4 Stars (out of 5 Stars):
"Nicely balanced and subtle
showing blackberry, cherry
and soft oak notes;
impressive depth and
length on the finish."
Chateau Ste Michelle 2003
Cabernet Sauvignon Canoe
Ridge Estate
90. Points May 15, 2007
Wine Spectator
(Washington)
Recommended Producers
and Selected Wines "The
flagship winery of
Washington's largest wine
company makes a range of
Cabernets, all in a fruit-
forward style that builds
on a firm, tannic
structure."
Chateau Ste Michelle 2003
Canoe Ridge Esates
Cabernet Sauvignon
90. points