The Canyons Malbec
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, portobello mushrooms
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The Canyons Vineyard, nestled on the northern slopes of Washington State's acclaimed Red Mountain AVA, provides a dramatic terroir for this exceptional Malbec. Shaped by the cataclysmic Missoula Floods of the last ice age, the vineyard features steep, canyon-like topography that channels winds and traps the intense heat of the desert sun. This unique microclimate, combined with gravelly, calcium-carbonate-rich soils, allows the Malbec grapes to develop thick skins, deep color, and concentrated flavors while retaining a vibrant natural acidity. Crafted by winemaker Charlie Hoppes, this wine showcases the power and structure characteristic of Red Mountain, refined through careful aging in French oak to highlight the vineyard's distinctive mineral and dark fruit profile.
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Established in 2000 by acclaimed winemaker Charlie Hoppes, Fidelitas is a premier boutique winery deeply rooted in the Red Mountain AVA of Washington State. With a steadfast focus on crafting exceptional Bordeaux-style blends and single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, the winery sources grapes from some of the region's most prestigious vineyards, including Champoux, Ciel du Cheval, and Quintessence, alongside their own estate plantings. Fidelitas is renowned for its modern, precise winemaking techniques, utilizing carefully selected French and American oak barrels to shape wines of remarkable concentration, structure, and aging potential. Under Hoppes' expert guidance, the estate has become a benchmark producer for Red Mountain, capturing the unique, sun-drenched terroir in every bottle of their signature Optu Red and site-specific Cabernet Sauvignon expressions.