Canoe Ridge Vineyard

The Explorer Merlot

8.92 ratings
-no pro ratings
Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Rachel Mulholland

Delightful. Smooth. Full bodied. Jammy. Will buy again

Delightful. Smooth. Full bodied. Jammy. Will buy again

Dec 18th, 2022
Tree Kilpatrick

Label calls this ‘The Explorer’ not ‘Reserve’. Also ‘Canoe Ridge Vineyard’. I think the label is a bit too much with a canoe theme. Wine is dark rose 🌹 colored and smells like essential oils and flower petals. Not much fruit on the nose. Flavors are fruity. Dense fruit though. Something cooked and concentrated. Nice licorice bite in there too. Hint of smoke. Kinda an abrupt finish though. It’s nice stuff. Not as complex and lingering as the best of them, but did not disappoint.

Label calls this ‘The Explorer’ not ‘Reserve’. Also ‘Canoe Ridge Vineyard’. I think the label is a bit too much with a canoe theme. Wine is dark rose 🌹 colored and smells like essential oils and flower petals. Not much fruit on the nose. Flavors are fruity. Dense fruit though. Something cooked and concentrated. Nice licorice bite in there too. Hint of smoke. Kinda an abrupt finish though. It’s nice stuff. Not as complex and lingering as the best of them, but did not disappoint.

Sep 16th, 2022