Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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This stunning vineyard sits on a south-facing wind-swept slope high above the Columbia River. The vines are planted in soils of flood deposits that are more than 10,000 years old. Complex and elegant wine with focused flavors and silky elegant tannins.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Opening with a ripe and juicy nose, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon with 9% Merlot. It offers juicy black cherry, dark plum and blackberry jus along with oak essences of baking spices, vanilla and crème brûlée and hints of fried sage in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, the Cabernet is framed with succulent tannins and gobs of red and black fruit flavors, ending with a delightful finish that lingers with blackberry essence and tones of bitter dark chocolate. Rested in all French oak, 70% first use, this Cabernet offers a remarkable experience for the price.
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A straightforward chardonnay with bruised-apple and pear aromas and flavors. Medium body, pretty fruit and an attractive finish.
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Dark chocolate, baking spice and black cherry aromas are followed by plump, rich fruit flavors. It’s a hedonistic delight. Decant. Editors’ Choice
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Chateau Ste. Michelle is the founding and oldest winery in Washington State. Established on December 5, 1933, Chateau Ste. Michelle is celebrating 90 years of being committed to quality grape growing and producing award winning wines. Washington’s oldest and most acclaimed winery features award-winning wines and unparalleled experiences at our historic Chateau. The wines interweave with the rich heritage to create a memorable wine experience.
The winemaking philosophy is to highlight the style, quality, and expression of Washington State. Always striving to respect the varietal characters and individuality of each location, yet still craft each wine for a pleasurable, food friend experience. Quality is the driving force at Chateau Ste. Michelle. The winery has spent decades investing in quality vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley, the finest winemaking equipment, and world-class, top winemaking talent. This commitment to quality has led Chateau Ste. Michelle to earn some of the highest accolades in the industry today.
24 "Winery of the Year" Honors from Wine & Spirits
18 "Top 100" Wines from Wine Spectator
Washington produces so many exciting wines, and that definitely includes Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. With over 10,000 acres under vine, Cabernet Sauvignon is now the most widely-grown varietal in the state. Terrific examples hail from sub-appellations like Red Mountain, Wahluke Slope, Horse Heaven Hills and Walla Walla Valley. One of the fascinations of these Columbia Valley Cabs is that they so often seem to have one foot in the New World and one in the Old. Representing the former are characteristics like the ripe, forward fruit that results from long sunny days during the growing season (up to two hours longer than in much of California). Old World similarities include an undeniable brightness from acidity, as well as notes of herbs, graphite and a dusty, sometimes gravelly minerality.
Whether you’re looking for a budget bottle for everyday enjoyment, or a stellar, world-class wine with tremendous aging potential, Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines can deliver the goods! Among the many fine options are bottles from Columbia Crest, Chateau Ste. Michelle, L’ecole #41, Quilceda Creek and Leonetti.