An aromatic wall of blackcap raspberries and blueberry fruit leather leaves quite an impression. There's also a good amount of cedar backing those fruit aromas. The medium-bodied wine's flavors of Bing cherries and blueberry jam, accented by a touch of white pepper, fill the mouth. The tannins are grippy, and the Merlot's acidity is modest.
91 points, Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast (Oct 2025)
Boisterous and dark-fruited, the aromas speak to boysenberry pie and iron, and the palate is overcast with cascading black fruits, dusty tannins, blackberries, dark chocolate, and mint. There's a lingering mineral finish that enlivens the dense black fruited palate.
91 points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter (Sep 2025)
High-toned red fruit coats the palate of the 2022 Merlot Canoe Ridge Estate, a hearty, full-bodied wine and an exemplary showcase for one of Washington State's great varieties. The tannins are supple and lengthy. Drink now through 2030.
90 points, Virginie Boone, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2025)
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