L'Ecole No. 41

Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.116 ratings
9.22 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
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
JFP
9.2

2014. Excellent color, robust flavors but over bearing Try to find again.

2014. Excellent color, robust flavors but over bearing Try to find again.

Aug 17th, 2023
Jeff Dowling

Smooth yet robust, deep fruited and just plain luscious.

Smooth yet robust, deep fruited and just plain luscious.

Jun 15th, 2020
Jason McLaren

Excellent full bodied blend

Excellent full bodied blend

Dec 9th, 2018
Ryan Allard

First time experiencing a wine from Walla Walla. Pleasantly surprised. Big wine with big fruit.

First time experiencing a wine from Walla Walla. Pleasantly surprised. Big wine with big fruit.

Apr 14th, 2018
Rusty Beall

Very good. Had for Christmas dinner with ham.

Very good. Had for Christmas dinner with ham.

Dec 26th, 2017
Brandon Boesch

This is great with tobacco, dark cherry, a touch of jam, hint of wood, but really well integrated. The evolution over two hours in the decanter were fantastic for this wine.

This is great with tobacco, dark cherry, a touch of jam, hint of wood, but really well integrated. The evolution over two hours in the decanter were fantastic for this wine.

Dec 24th, 2017
Leslie Bednar Matthews

Velvety smooth

Velvety smooth

Mar 19th, 2017
Victor H Jimenez

Victor had this 6 years ago

Victor had this 6 years ago

Jan 9th, 2019
Antonio Favela

Antonio had this 5 years ago

Antonio had this 5 years ago

Jan 28th, 2020