L'Ecole No. 41

Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.020 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Andrew Willingham

Let breathe for an hour or so, but was underwhelmed by the power and complexity of this wine. Dark red, almost purple sight, very nice, medium bodied mouth feel and texture, well-balanced with medium tannins. Palette wasn't as interesting- I got some dried cherries, gravel, medium finish length of medium- complexity. Did I miss something here?

Let breathe for an hour or so, but was underwhelmed by the power and complexity of this wine. Dark red, almost purple sight, very nice, medium bodied mouth feel and texture, well-balanced with medium tannins. Palette wasn't as interesting- I got some dried cherries, gravel, medium finish length of medium- complexity. Did I miss something here?

1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2016
Eric Hwang

Getting that vegetal green pepper aromas that I dislike. Picked too young? Better on the palate with blackberries and chewy chocolate and firm tannins.

Getting that vegetal green pepper aromas that I dislike. Picked too young? Better on the palate with blackberries and chewy chocolate and firm tannins.

Feb 10th, 2015
TM Guanciale

Walla Walla! Holla Holla!

Walla Walla! Holla Holla!

Jul 14th, 2018
M. Christopher Roebuck

I haven't had many Northwestern Cabs. Can't go much more than 89 points on this, sorry if I'm offbase.

I haven't had many Northwestern Cabs. Can't go much more than 89 points on this, sorry if I'm offbase.

Nov 5th, 2016
Michelle Beer

Complex and different cab. Great after decanting for a few hours.

Complex and different cab. Great after decanting for a few hours.

Sep 12th, 2016
Mark N Ricca Jr

Great stuff. Paired with Bryan Flannery's hanger steaks. Dark fruit, good acidity, medium plus tannins that were well integrated. This will be awesome in five to eight more years.

Great stuff. Paired with Bryan Flannery's hanger steaks. Dark fruit, good acidity, medium plus tannins that were well integrated. This will be awesome in five to eight more years.

Dec 14th, 2015
Tara Chen

2012 vintage. Blackberry and pepper on the nose. Chewy and chocolately, dried plum. So good.

2012 vintage. Blackberry and pepper on the nose. Chewy and chocolately, dried plum. So good.

Jul 11th, 2015
Bryant Bickel

Bryant had this 9 years ago

Bryant had this 9 years ago

Jan 18th, 2016
David L

David had this 9 years ago

David had this 9 years ago

Sep 23rd, 2015
Aaron Skrivan

Aaron had this 7 years ago

Aaron had this 7 years ago

Jun 30th, 2017