Canoe Ridge The Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 13.9%)

Canoe Ridge The Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon is a Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon from Horse Heaven Hills, bottled at 13.9% ABV. The 2023 vintage earned 91 points from James Suckling. Fruit comes mainly from the Benches sub-area of Horse Heaven Hills, with the remainder from Goose Ridge in the broader Columbia Valley. The wine undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation and ages for nine months in American oak barrels. Depending on vintage, the blend has featured either a small percentage of Syrah or Merlot alongside Cabernet Sauvignon. Black currant and cherry lead the nose, with lavender, dried flowers and baking spice. The palate is plump and juicy, with red currant, smoky plum, blueberry fruit leather and Bing cherry, finishing deep and velvety with soft tannins and chocolaty nuances.