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2018 L'Ecole No. 41 Estate Ferguson Vineyard
Red Bordeaux Blend
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Walla Walla Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 9
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nymetz Likes this wine: 93 points
September 25, 2023 - Drinking beautifully with many years to still mature with age. Dark ruby color with nice long finish of berries. This is great now and will only get better over the next 10 years.
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Vinnut Likes this wine: 93 points
July 9, 2023 - Deep, dark, reddish-purple garnet in color bordering on opaque. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe dark fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & cassis with overtones of floral & earthy/dusty notes, mint, herbs, spices, minerals, dark cocoa & a hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Full to medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, herbs, cocoa, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but needs & should continue to develop further with additional aging at which time it may rate even higher (94+). A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec & 5% Petite Verdot.
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prasm wrote: 92 points
May 15, 2023 - Appearance: Medium ruby
Nose: Medium+ intensity with aromas of blueberry, raspberry, capsicum, violet, and earth
Palate: Medium+ acid and tannin, medium+ body and intensity, 14.5 abv with flavors of blueberry, spice, and capsicum with a long finish.
Balance: Excellent
Intensity: Excellent
Complexity: Excellent
Length: Outstanding
For my palate this is good to go now, however others may prefer another 2-3 years of evolution. Likely peaking in 3 years and good for 5+ years thereafter.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Ajb Likes this wine: 92 points
December 13, 2022 - It adds to the conversation
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Ajb Likes this wine: 90 points
November 4, 2022 - Tight and filled with promise. Rich mouthfeel and fruit that sleeps. Will buy more.
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By Eric Guido
Against All Odds: Washington State’s 2020s and 2019s (Mar 2023), 3/1/2023 (link)(L'Ecole N° 41 Red Wine Estate Ferguson Vineyard Washington Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Elaine Chukan Brown
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By Michael Godel
10/13/2021 (link)(L'ecole No 41 Ferguson Estate Ferguson Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
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10/13/2021 (link)(L'ecole No 41 Ferguson Estate Ferguson Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By James Suckling
6/21/2021 (link)(L’Ecole No 41 Walla Walla Valley Ferguson Vineyard, United States) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Washington State Shines Bright: The 2018s, 5/6/2021 (link)(L'Ecole No 41 Ferguson Estate Ferguson Vineyard) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Owen Bargreen
Washington Reds 2018, 4/19/2021 (link)(L'Ecole No 41, Ferguson, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley, Washington, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer L'Ecole No. 41
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Estate
- Vineyard Ferguson Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Walla Walla Valley
- UPC Codes 721354201621, 721354807687
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (0%)
- In Cellars 935 (78%)
- Consumed 258 (22%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
92% Like It 12 votes
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- ProducerL'Ecole No. 41
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- DesignationEstate
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationWalla Walla Valley
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- SubRegionColumbia Valley
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