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 and peach aromas
and 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 and peach aromas
and 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