(L’Ecole No. 41 Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard Walla Walla Valley) Prototypic Walla Walla aromas of earth, spice, herbal notes, and high-toned cherry along with a touch of milk chocolate. Elegant on the palate with soft tannins and restrained oak influence. Finish goes on and on. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc. Give two years. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc. Aged 22 months in small oak barrels (approximately 50% new). 14.5% alcohol. 1,630 cases produced.
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By Sean Sullivan
(L’Ecole No. 41 Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard Walla Walla Valley) Prototypic Walla Walla aromas of earth, spice, herbal notes, and high-toned cherry along with a touch of milk chocolate. Elegant on the palate with soft tannins and restrained oak influence. Finish goes on and on. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc. Give two years. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc. Aged 22 months in small oak barrels (approximately 50% new). 14.5% alcohol. 1,630 cases produced.7/7/2010, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) **** points