Red, White & Bubbles

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Typically $15 - $28/bottle from Canoe Ridge and Gruet Winery
Vintage 2016 Red Blend (Horse Heaven Hills), 2021 Chardonnay (Horse Heaven Hills), and NV Brut
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About Canoe Ridge: “Canoe Ridge Vineyard is one of Washington State’s most recognized wineries, with its namesake vineyard established in 1989 in the Horse Heaven Hills American Viticultural Area. Varieties are focused on Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.”

About Gruet Winery: “Founded in 1984, Gruet Winery specializes in Methode Champenoise sparkling wines. Family driven, the New Mexico-based winery produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-based sparkling wines and a small collection of still wines, with roots originating from Gilbert Gruet’s Champagne house in Bethon, France.”

Brut in the USA

TASTING NOTES:
The Explorer - “Lovely aromas of ripe blackberry and plum with refined oak notes of vanilla and clove spice. The rich fruit carries through on the palate with jammy flavors of cherry and black fruit preserves. Layers of complexity and soft tannins allow this wine to linger pleasantly on the palate with a long finish.” (AbV 14.4%, pH 3.7, TA 5.83 g/L)

Expedition Chardonnay - “Bright pineapple and honeysuckle scents mix with flavors of ripe pear and honeydew melon for a rich, elegant texture on the finish.” (AbV 14.2%, pH 3.92, TA: 7.48 g/L)

Gruet Brut - “This Brut is straw yellow in color, with gorgeous apple on the nose and palate. Round mouthfeel, dense and silky with a long finish and a touch of sweetness.” (AbV 12%, pH 3.07, TA 7.6 g/L)

BARRELS: The Explorer spent 24 months in French oak, 40% new. Expedition spent 8 months in French oak, 30% new.

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2016 Canoe Ridge Vineyard The Explorer Red Blend

2016 Canoe Ridge Vineyard The Explorer Red Blend
2021 Canoe Ridge Vineyard Expedition Chardonnay

2021 Canoe Ridge Vineyard Expedition Chardonnay
Gruet Brut Sparkling

Gruet Brut Sparkling

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