[02-Dec-97] Canoe Ridge Vineyard News Winter 1997 With the Holidays fast approaching, we wanted to take a moment to let you know about a few very special things that just might make your holidays a little easier and a lot more fun! First, we offer the release of our second Cabernet Sauvignon and Reserve Chardonnay-thank you for being so patient. Next...is the release of our third Special Bottle Project "Trout Trilogy," created this year by Northwest Artist Monica Stobie. This will be available beginning Dec. 6 & 7 during the first Annual Walla Walla Valley Barrel Tasting, a weekend of holiday festivities featuring eight area wineries. Last, and far from least, we hope your holidays are abundant with family, friends, happiness, and great food and wine. Best Wishes from the Canoe Ridge Vineyard Staff; we look forward to seeing you next year! NEW RELEASES ...some earlier than planned and just in time for Christmas. 1996 Reserve Chardonnay-Canoe Ridge Vineyard A lovely, refined wine with white peach, tangerine, orange blossom, nutmeg, cinnamon and a rich, viscous, lingering finish. 750 ml bottle $18.00/case $194.40 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon-Canoe Ridge Vineyard Big, deep, intense, dark plum, black cherry, dark chocolate, and cigar box. Enjoy it now and put some away. 750 ml bottle $22.00/case $237.60 1.5 L bottle $47.00/case (6) $253.80 1995 Christmas Cuvee-Canoe Ridge Vineyard The 1994 vintage sold out in November last year-our Red Table Wine in a larger bottle with a stunning holiday label. Perfect for holiday parties and gifts. 1.5 L bottle $33.00/case (6) $178.20 CURRENT RELEASES 1996 Chardonnay-Canoe Ridge Vineyard Bright, lush, melon, pear, and pineapple finish with a luxurious creamy mouth balanced by clean acidity. 750 ml bottle $12.00/case $129.60 1995 Merlot-Canoe Ridge Vineyard Deep color and rich concentrated blackberry, black raspberry, and chocolate. One of Bon Appetit's top 50 wines of the year for a third straight year! 750 ml bottle $18.00/case $194.40 1.5 L bottle $39.00/case $210/60 1995 Red Table Wine-Canoe Ridge Vineyard Seventy-five percent Cabernet Sauvignon with cherry, plum, cedar and green tea. 750 ml bottle $13.50/case $145.80 "TROUT TRILOGY" BY MONICA STOBIE Each year we create a special blend of wine and art to celebrate something special in either the life of the winery or the heart of the artist. The first year, the winemaker's sister created three images of the engine house--home to the winery, commemorating our first year and the 90th birthday of the building. The second year, Oregon artist Kerrie Abbott (yes, our winemaker's sister) hand printed 44 glorious labels titled "celebration," which adorned one giant five liter bottle, just for that special celebration. Now, our Special Bottle Project continues, this year from Northwest Artist Monica Stobie. We feel very fortunate to have been able to work with Monica, whose work is in extremely high demand. "Trout Trilogy" is the result of more than a year of collaboration with Monica. It is a stunning set of three different works of art, each depicting our gorgeous native Northwest trout. Every label is a signed and numbered, limited edition print. A complete set consists of three magnums filled with: '95 Merlot, '95 Cabernet Sauvignon, and '96 Reserve Chardonnay, packaged in a beautiful hand crafted alder box. A small number of individual bottles and prints will also be available. CHRISTMAS BARREL TASTING, DECEMBER 6 & 7 Join Canoe Ridge Vineyard and seven other Walla Walla wineries for a casual weekend of festivities including barrel tasting, new releases, music, art, food, giving and abundant good cheer. At Canoe Ridge Vineyard, we are thrilled to offer: -Music from The Early Consort of Calgary who will perform medieval, renaissance and contemporary Christmas carols. -Northwest artist Monica Stobie will be on hand for the release of "Trout Trilogy," a limited edition label series consisting of three beautiful native trout images. If you cannot attend, but would like a set signed by both winemaker and artist, let us know and we will gladly set one aside for you. -Food and Blanket Drive-we've got a canoe or two to fill...just for those in need this winter. -Decorations by the Canoe Ridge Vineyard staff-we've decorated before, but never like this! HARVEST UPDATE Harvesting Cabernet in November! It really was that kind of year. Our Halloween treat was ripe, well balanced Cabernet Sauvignon and the trick was keeping the cellar warm enough to ferment the fruit. After all of the grapes have been crushed, fermented and pressed, it looks like an excellent vintage. Preliminary tastings are showing great depth of fruit, good balance, and highly structured wines. COLLECTION Limited Editions-signed and numbered: "Trout Trilogy" by Monica Stobie-Edition of 60 1995 Merlot, 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon, 1996 Reserve Chardonnay Magnums (1.5L) set of three $500.00, single $175.00. "Celebration" by Kerrie Abbott-Edition of 44 1994 Merlot-Wood block print-eight left $420.00/5L Etched, Hand painted bottles: 1995 Merlot $110.00/1.5L, $594.00/case (6 bottles) 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon $130.00/1.5L, $702.00/case (6 bottles) HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS... -Christmas cards -Stocking stuffers (John's favorite hot sauce, mini wine away, corkscrews, gewurztraminer greeting cards) -New clothing-polos, button down shirts, tees, sweats -Gifts for the chef-BBQ apron, utensils & hot sauce -Gift packaging (We have an assortment of beautiful bags, boxes and boxed sets) UPS GROUND FREIGHT RATES OR, WA, ID 1-3 bottles.....$7.00 half case.....$11.00 full case.....$17.00 CA, CO, IL, IA, MN, MO, NE, NM, WV, WI 1-3 bottles.....$11.00 half case.....$16.00 full case.....$28.00 Depending on weather conditions, we may recommend delayed shipment. One and two day shipments are also available; please call us for details. We welcome orders by phone at (509) 527-0885 Fax (509) 527-0886 Washington State residents add 7.9% sales tax. Canoe Ridge Vineyard P.O. Box 684 Walla Walla WA 99362