Canoe Ridge

Canoe Ridge is located on the ridgeline high above the Columbia River Gorge at the south end of the Columbia Valley appellation.  This distinctive microclimate is ideally suited for growing Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.  Being situated on a wide expanse of the Columbia River, temperatures are more moderate here in the summer and winter than other parts of the Columbia Valley appellation.  The sandy loam soils on Canoe Ridge range in depth from 18 inches to five feet, which allow vine roots to drill deep for nutrients while providing excellent drainage.