Blueberry fruit and violet (I don’t think I’ve ever detected so much beautiful blueberry fruit in a wine like this before). I also get some some bing cherry along with chocolate and coffee. I love the intense, sweet flavors of the fruit here. Not profound, but still very delightful. I was sad to hit the end of the bottle. Too tannic on day 1, but better on day 2 (and better in the Zalto all-purpose than in the Sommeliers Bordeaux glass). Needs lots of air. I think this would have been better with additional bottle age. Very good, especially for the price. I wish I had some more bottles so that I could check on development. Great Bordeaux blend from Walla Walla.
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Tannins are not fully resolved, otherwise a very nice wine from L’Ecole. Dark fruits—black currant, maybe blueberry, and a hint of vanilla. If I had more I’d wait another year or two at least. Drinks above it’s weight class for sure.
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Dark purple color, aromas of dark fruit, mild cedar and spice. Blackberry and mascerated cherry, with a chocolate mocha finish. Wine is definitely not better from here, good wine, but not great.
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nice bdx blend. I wouldn't wait too much longer on this guy. maybe the next couple years. tannin are pretty integrated and the fruit is starting to mellow
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(L'Ecole No. 41 Perigee Estate Seven Hills Vineyard Walla Walla Valley) A moderately aromatic wine with notes of mineral, dried plum, slightly raisined fruit, black licorice, and cranberry. The palate has tart, puckering cranberry flavors with a soft, sensuous feel backed by dry tannins. Give two years. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec, and 5% Petit Verdot. Seven Hills Vineyard. 14.5% alcohol. Aged 22 months in French oak (50% new). 14.5% alcohol. 1,110 cases produced. Sample provided by winery.
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7/23/2020 - jkscully Likes this wine: 94 Points
Blueberry fruit and violet (I don’t think I’ve ever detected so much beautiful blueberry fruit in a wine like this before). I also get some some bing cherry along with chocolate and coffee. I love the intense, sweet flavors of the fruit here. Not profound, but still very delightful. I was sad to hit the end of the bottle. Too tannic on day 1, but better on day 2 (and better in the Zalto all-purpose than in the Sommeliers Bordeaux glass). Needs lots of air. I think this would have been better with additional bottle age. Very good, especially for the price. I wish I had some more bottles so that I could check on development. Great Bordeaux blend from Walla Walla.
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11/15/2019 - Jbrad Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tannins are not fully resolved, otherwise a very nice wine from L’Ecole. Dark fruits—black currant, maybe blueberry, and a hint of vanilla. If I had more I’d wait another year or two at least. Drinks above it’s weight class for sure.
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10/13/2018 - kmadamskkz Likes this wine: 89 Points
Dark purple color, aromas of dark fruit, mild cedar and spice. Blackberry and mascerated cherry, with a chocolate mocha finish. Wine is definitely not better from here, good wine, but not great.
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2/18/2018 - RogerO Does not like this wine: 75 Points
off taste and no fruit
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9/29/2017 - wiscgrad wrote: 91 Points
nice bdx blend. I wouldn't wait too much longer on this guy. maybe the next couple years. tannin are pretty integrated and the fruit is starting to mellow
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