Horse Heaven Hills
2008 Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot
The Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot is a complex Merlot with black cherry fruit character with refined tannins. Planted in 1991, this vineyard is getting more mature and so are the winemakers! With increased vine age, this wine is showing more depth, richness and layers of dark fruit than in previous vintages.
May not be available to ship to South Dakota. Please call for more information.
May not be available to ship to South Dakota. Please call for more information.
| Product | Price | Club | QTY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
750 ml | $45.00 | $36.00 |
Tasting Notes
The Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot is a complex Merlot with black cherry fruit character with refined tannins. Planted in 1991, this vineyard is getting more mature and so are the winemakers! With increased vine age, this wine is showing more depth, richness and layers of dark fruit than in previous vintages.
May not be available to ship to South Dakota. Please call for more information.
May not be available to ship to South Dakota. Please call for more information.
Food Pairings
This is a great food wine and its dusty tannins make it a perfect match with Italian food.
WINE ANALYSIS
Blend:
77% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah
Aging:
Aged for 18 months in French (41%) and American (15%) oak, 56% new. Frequent aerative racking took place during barrel aging to soften tannins and enhance mouthfeel.
Alcohol:
14.5%
TA:
0.47g/100ml
F:
Ripe grapes were destemmed and inoculated with various strains of yeast to maximize complexity, including natural yeasts.
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