L'Ecole No. 41

Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.1176 ratings
9.130 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Paul Weil

Another superlative Bordeaux style blend from L’Ecole No. 41, this wine is smooth and balanced.

Another superlative Bordeaux style blend from L’Ecole No. 41, this wine is smooth and balanced.

Jan 15th, 2022
Michael Chelus

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, vanilla, eucalyptus, plum and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, vanilla, eucalyptus, plum and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.

Aug 31st, 2020
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Black currants, scorched earth, tobacco on the nose. Gorgeous on the palate. Sexier. Round, lush mouthfeel. Richer than their other two premium blends. Ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, plum & cherries. Softer minerality & loamy soils. The finish has ripe fruit with gentle minerals. 50-50 balance of fruit & earth. Photos of; their busy tasting bar, the school room and a deeper shot of their old school estate tasting room.

Black currants, scorched earth, tobacco on the nose. Gorgeous on the palate. Sexier. Round, lush mouthfeel. Richer than their other two premium blends. Ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, plum & cherries. Softer minerality & loamy soils. The finish has ripe fruit with gentle minerals. 50-50 balance of fruit & earth. Photos of; their busy tasting bar, the school room and a deeper shot of their old school estate tasting room.

Aug 14th, 2017
Stephanie Losee

Nice earth mixed with the fruit

Nice earth mixed with the fruit

1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2015
boyd

Dig.

Dig.

Jul 6th, 2016
Carson Gray

Sommelier, Director of Adult Beverage & Restaurant Development @ HMSHost

9.3

On the nose very Bordeaux like with organic earth, chalk, dried red flowers and toasted oak. Good concentration of Ripe Red and black fruits on the plate followed by herbaceous qualities and slight mineral notes. Finish was long and defined. Vintage charts say to drink now, which is correct, but this wine had more time left.

On the nose very Bordeaux like with organic earth, chalk, dried red flowers and toasted oak. Good concentration of Ripe Red and black fruits on the plate followed by herbaceous qualities and slight mineral notes. Finish was long and defined. Vintage charts say to drink now, which is correct, but this wine had more time left.

May 16th, 2016
Jim Daunais

Drinking beautifully right now, dark chocolate, mocha, and blackberries on the nose - terrific blend of 60% cab, 29% merlot, 8% Malbec and 3% Cabernet franc. Smooth and round on the pallet with shuttle tannins - opened up nicely over an hour of drinking - providing close to a :60 second finish. Last bottle consumed - wish I had more!

Drinking beautifully right now, dark chocolate, mocha, and blackberries on the nose - terrific blend of 60% cab, 29% merlot, 8% Malbec and 3% Cabernet franc. Smooth and round on the pallet with shuttle tannins - opened up nicely over an hour of drinking - providing close to a :60 second finish. Last bottle consumed - wish I had more!

Jan 12th, 2016
Evan Roberts

Yummy! So good wish I had stashed more away

Yummy! So good wish I had stashed more away

May 24th, 2015
Charles Gibbs

Two thumbs up!

Two thumbs up!

Jan 4th, 2015
Christopher Johnson

Burger accoutrement.

Burger accoutrement.

Dec 27th, 2014