Pepper Bridge
Estate Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, earth, dark coffee, dark chocolates and black pepper.
Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Walla Walla Valley in Washington State is drinking very nicely now.
Elegant and rich. Fruit forward with lots of earth notes to compliment it.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years. Spicy and entertaining.
A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$80.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, earth, dark coffee, dark chocolates and black pepper.
Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Walla Walla Valley in Washington State is drinking very nicely now.
Elegant and rich. Fruit forward with lots of earth notes to compliment it.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years. Spicy and entertaining.
A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$80.
meaty, ganley, dark fruits. nose is really appealing. 100 in FR oak 56% new. wow. so good. beautiful. double decanted.
meaty, ganley, dark fruits. nose is really appealing. 100 in FR oak 56% new. wow. so good. beautiful. double decanted.
Nov 11th, 2022
The 2014 Estate Cab, which is actually 83% CS, 9% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 2% CF, 2% PV, has a gorgeous menthol freshness to it that enhances the red fruit characteristics. Distinct but interested tannins this is great for drinking right now.
The 2014 Estate Cab, which is actually 83% CS, 9% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 2% CF, 2% PV, has a gorgeous menthol freshness to it that enhances the red fruit characteristics. Distinct but interested tannins this is great for drinking right now.
Oct 8th, 2018Blackberries, cherries and a ferrous quality. Mocha and banking spice on the finish. Grippy tannins, one that will age.
What I like about Pepper Bridge is that they make a limited lineup of wines - all Bordeaux varietals - and they do it really well. Unusually for Walla Walla, the wines are all from estate fruit. The founder was one of the early growers in the region. Originally he grew apples, but soon noticed that grapes grow rather well too.
Blackberries, cherries and a ferrous quality. Mocha and banking spice on the finish. Grippy tannins, one that will age.
What I like about Pepper Bridge is that they make a limited lineup of wines - all Bordeaux varietals - and they do it really well. Unusually for Walla Walla, the wines are all from estate fruit. The founder was one of the early growers in the region. Originally he grew apples, but soon noticed that grapes grow rather well too.
The 14 Cabernet is a blend is 82% Cabernet, 9% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc. On the nose; ruby, elegant, black berries, black plum, dark cherries, poached strawberries, soft spice, anise, soft baking spices, dark rich soils and red & dark florals. The entry is rich, thick, full bodied elegance. The tannins are M+. Fruits are; blackberries, plum, black plum, dark cherries and black raspberries. Nice spices follow, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, violets & red fresh florals, rich dark soils, leather, tobacco, graphite, crushed dry rocks, underbrush with nice round acidity and a round, lush, elegant finish. Photos of; a wide shot of Pepper Bridge, Artifex custom crush facility, Winemaker, Jean-François Pellet and the view from their terrace. Producer notes...born and raised in Switzerland, Winemaker Jean-François Pellet is a third-generation wine grower. He earned degrees in both enology and viticulture. As part of his studies, he interned in Switzerland, Germany and the Napa Valley. After graduating, he managed vineyards and made wine in Switzerland and Spain. After his time in Europe, his experience and reputation brought him to Heitz Cellars in the Napa Valley, where he worked for four years. Pepper Bridge recruited him out of Heitz and he moved to Walla Walla to become that winery's creative force. His success at Pepper Bridge afforded him the opportunity to join the Amavi partnership. Jean-François Pellet is also a partner in Artifex, the areas very successful custom crush facility. Additionally, he is also a founding member and current vice-president of the Walla Walla Valley's sustainable agriculture organization, VINEA. Quite a resume! It was a pleasure meeting him. He is a very kind person and an extremely knowledgeable Winemaker. Thank you for all of your time & knowledge during our visit.
The 14 Cabernet is a blend is 82% Cabernet, 9% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc. On the nose; ruby, elegant, black berries, black plum, dark cherries, poached strawberries, soft spice, anise, soft baking spices, dark rich soils and red & dark florals. The entry is rich, thick, full bodied elegance. The tannins are M+. Fruits are; blackberries, plum, black plum, dark cherries and black raspberries. Nice spices follow, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, violets & red fresh florals, rich dark soils, leather, tobacco, graphite, crushed dry rocks, underbrush with nice round acidity and a round, lush, elegant finish. Photos of; a wide shot of Pepper Bridge, Artifex custom crush facility, Winemaker, Jean-François Pellet and the view from their terrace. Producer notes...born and raised in Switzerland, Winemaker Jean-François Pellet is a third-generation wine grower. He earned degrees in both enology and viticulture. As part of his studies, he interned in Switzerland, Germany and the Napa Valley. After graduating, he managed vineyards and made wine in Switzerland and Spain. After his time in Europe, his experience and reputation brought him to Heitz Cellars in the Napa Valley, where he worked for four years. Pepper Bridge recruited him out of Heitz and he moved to Walla Walla to become that winery's creative force. His success at Pepper Bridge afforded him the opportunity to join the Amavi partnership. Jean-François Pellet is also a partner in Artifex, the areas very successful custom crush facility. Additionally, he is also a founding member and current vice-president of the Walla Walla Valley's sustainable agriculture organization, VINEA. Quite a resume! It was a pleasure meeting him. He is a very kind person and an extremely knowledgeable Winemaker. Thank you for all of your time & knowledge during our visit.
2002, showing some age, delightful but enjoyed the 2004 more. Glad I drank it now. Loss of dark fruit notes and tannins but elegant aged wine flavors.
2002, showing some age, delightful but enjoyed the 2004 more. Glad I drank it now. Loss of dark fruit notes and tannins but elegant aged wine flavors.
Jul 17th, 20152004 vintage. Little known fact. None of it is from Pepper Bridge, they froze. Part of it is from Weinbau, rest? I forget. So yummy. Aged to perfection. Soft tannin. Mouth filling and long finish. Drink now. Last bottle. Could have gone longer but will match well with grilled lamb chops.
2004 vintage. Little known fact. None of it is from Pepper Bridge, they froze. Part of it is from Weinbau, rest? I forget. So yummy. Aged to perfection. Soft tannin. Mouth filling and long finish. Drink now. Last bottle. Could have gone longer but will match well with grilled lamb chops.
Jul 13th, 2015
Vanilla, cherry and cedar aromas blend nicely into the blackberry, coffee and spice flavors. Firm dusty tannins.
Vanilla, cherry and cedar aromas blend nicely into the blackberry, coffee and spice flavors. Firm dusty tannins.
Mar 22nd, 20152005. Holding up well but time to drink.
2005. Holding up well but time to drink.
Feb 18th, 2015