TASTING NOTES
Our vineyard at our Canoe Ridge Estate winery has emerged as one of Washington state’s most innovative and renowned Columbia Valley vineyards. This elegant Syrah is herbaceous, smoky and earthy on the nose and bursts with bright marionberry flavors wrapped in silky tannins.

• VINTAGE
• The 2007 growing season was similar to the 2005 vintage – warm at the beginning and average temperatures throughout the rest of the season with excellent ripening conditions.
• In May, two weeks before bloom, we saw a week of 100 degree temperatures. This heat spike lead to smaller canopy which allowed more light penetration and contributed to overall good flavor development in the fruit. The hot temperatures also resulted in smaller berries with concentrated flavors.
• Weather conditions during the summer and throughout harvest were ideal with mild to average temperatures.
  
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  VINEYARDS
• The vineyard at Canoe Ridge Estate lies on a steep south-facing slope on the bank of the Columbia River in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills AVA.
• The site’s proximity to the river protects it from temperature extremes, allowing uniform ripening and excellent color development.
• Soils are sandy with bits of cobblestone and have low water-holding capacity, enabling precise control of vine growth through drip irrigation and canopy management.
• The site typically enjoys an early bud break and a long growing season.
  
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  WINEMAKING
• Ripe grapes were de-stemmed, crushed and inoculated with a variety of yeasts for added complexity.
• Daily gentle pumpovers were used to extract optimal flavor and color and minimize harsh tannins. The pumpovers can vary by block, tank and day of fermentation. Every ferment is tasted every day to evaluate the evolution of the tannins, modify extraction techniques and find the right moment to drain the wine off of its skins.
• Aged for 15 months in American oak barrels.
  
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  TECHNICAL DATA
• Total acidity: 0.54g/100ml
• ph: 4.00
• Alcohol: 14.7%
• Blend: 97% Canoe Ridge Estate Syrah, 3% Grenache