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<h1>2007 Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay -- Chateau Ste. Michelle Shopping Cart</h1>
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-- <i>delivers fresh apple, ripe pear and spice aromas and flavors.</i>
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<p><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br />“The Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay is inherently vibrant, refined and elegant and we like to enhance that style in the cellar. This Chardonnay delivers fresh apple, pear and spice aromas and flavors. The finish is elegant and refined with light spice notes, which are a result of the restrained French oak treatment.”<br /><em>Bob Bertheau, Winemaker</em></p>
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<b>VINTAGE</b><li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>The hot temperatures also resulted in smaller berries with concentrated flavors.</li>
<li>Weather conditions during the summer and throughout harvest were ideal with mild to average temperatures.</li>
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<b>VINEYARDS</b><li>An ideal site for Chardonnay, the vineyard at Canoe Ridge Estate lies on the north bank of the Columbia River in Washington state’s Horse Heaven Hills AVA.</li>
<li>The site’s proximity to the river protects it from temperature extremes, allowing uniform ripening and excellent color development.</li>
<li>Soils are sandy with bits of cobblestone and have low<br />water-holding capacity, enabling precise control of vine growth through drip irrigation and canopy management.</li>
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<b>WINEMAKING</b><li>An ideal site for Chardonnay, the vineyard at Canoe Ridge Estate lies on a steep South facing slope to the Columbia River and is located in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills AVA.</li>
<li>Planted in 1991, the site’s proximity to the river and strong wind patterns protect it from temperature extremes, allowing uniform ripening and excellent color development.</li>
<li>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.</li>
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<b>TECHNICAL DATA</b><li>Alcohol: 14.4%</li>
<li>Total Acidity: 0.64g /100ml</li>
<li>pH: 3.35</li>
<li>Blend: 100% Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay</li>
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<b>Food Pairings</b><li><b>Foods:</b> Salmon, crab cakes, pork</li>
<li><b>Herbs:</b> Ginger, lemon zest, tarragon, thyme</li>
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