The Canyons Red
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-braised lamb shanks, roasted rosemary potatoes
✨ Technical Specifications
The Canyons Vineyard, nestled on the northern edge of Washington State's famed Red Mountain AVA, provides the dramatic backdrop for this exceptional red blend. Defined by its unique topography of deep, wind-swept ravines and steep slopes, this vineyard experiences intense daytime heat coupled with cool evening breezes funneled through the canyons. This extreme diurnal shift, paired with the region's characteristic sandy loam and gravelly caliche soils, coaxes out grapes of extraordinary concentration, thick skins, and vibrant acidity. Winemaker Charlie Hoppes masterfully harnesses this rugged terroir to craft a wine defined by its deep, dark fruit profile, robust yet velvety tannins, and a distinctive mineral undertone. The Canyons Red stands as a compelling testament to the power and structural elegance that Red Mountain is celebrated for globally.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2000 by veteran Washington winemaker Charlie Hoppes, Fidelitas is an artisanal winery dedicated to showcasing the distinct terroir of the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State. True to the Latin meaning of its name—faithfulness—the estate adheres to a philosophy of unwavering fidelity to grape varietal and vineyard character. Sourcing fruit from premier sites such as Quintessence, Ciel du Cheval, and the Fidelitas Estate Vineyard, the winery utilizes precise small-lot fermentation and focused oak aging. Fidelitas is celebrated for its powerful, structured, and age-worthy Bordeaux-style reds, most notably its acclaimed single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, Malbec, and signature Optu Red blend.