Pepper Bridge

Estate Vineyards Walla Walla Valley Merlot

9.26 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Dr. Owen Bargreen

The 2015 Pepper Bridge Merlot is an excellent bottling which was sourced from the Seven Hills, Pepper Bridge and Octave Vineyards. The Merlot has 14% Cabernet Franc and 7% Malbec blended in. This shows perfumed red fruits and toasty oak on the nose. The palate has a smooth texture and lovely mouthfeel. Bright, mouthwatering acidity connects with red cherry cordial, black tea, and blackberry pie flavors. While this is rich it also displays notable tension. Enjoy this delicious effort over the next decade. Drink 2019-2029- 92

The 2015 Pepper Bridge Merlot is an excellent bottling which was sourced from the Seven Hills, Pepper Bridge and Octave Vineyards. The Merlot has 14% Cabernet Franc and 7% Malbec blended in. This shows perfumed red fruits and toasty oak on the nose. The palate has a smooth texture and lovely mouthfeel. Bright, mouthwatering acidity connects with red cherry cordial, black tea, and blackberry pie flavors. While this is rich it also displays notable tension. Enjoy this delicious effort over the next decade. Drink 2019-2029- 92

Feb 19th, 2019
James Forsyth

Purple fruits, black tea, cherry and ripe fig. This is a crowd pleaser right now with supple tannins that make this easy sipping. It's not all Merlot but rather 78% Merlot, 15% Franc and 7% Malbec.

Purple fruits, black tea, cherry and ripe fig. This is a crowd pleaser right now with supple tannins that make this easy sipping. It's not all Merlot but rather 78% Merlot, 15% Franc and 7% Malbec.

Oct 8th, 2018
Michael Seely

Great palette, superb Merlot. Well constructed, few more years in the bottle will only refine its potential gifts.

Great palette, superb Merlot. Well constructed, few more years in the bottle will only refine its potential gifts.

Jan 11th, 2020
Michael Seely

Needs time, but the potential is exciting. Enjoyed this very much.

Needs time, but the potential is exciting. Enjoyed this very much.

Nov 11th, 2018
Andrei Shustov

Andrei had this 5 years ago

Andrei had this 5 years ago

Nov 23rd, 2018
Jennifer G

Jennifer had this 6 years ago

Jennifer had this 6 years ago

Feb 4th, 2018