Sixty Forty

2007 Columbia Valley 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

The Canoe Ridge Vineyard Sixty Forty is a stunning blend hailing from the beautiful Columbia Valley, showcasing an enticing composition of sixty percent Merlot and forty percent Cabernet Sauvignon. This captivating red wine offers a full-bodied experience, boasting a vibrant acidity that harmonizes beautifully with its pronounced fruit intensity, highlighting delightful notes of dark fruits such as blackcurrant and plum. The tannins are notably structured, lending a firm backbone to the wine and enhancing its aging potential. With its dry profile, this vintage exudes elegance and complexity, making it a remarkable choice for any occasion or meal pairing. Enjoy sipping on this thoughtfully crafted blend that truly captures the essence of the Columbia Valley's terroir.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Vanilla

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

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