2017 | L’Ecole No. 41 | Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee

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Red Wine: 2017 | L’Ecole No. 41 | Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee

The aromas bring notes of maraschino cherry, barrel spice and herb. The palate is lighter than the impression the aromas give, painting around the edges initially, filling out over time.

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Producer: L’Ecole No. 41

Vintage: 2017

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14.5%

Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red

Country/Region: United States, Walla Walla Valley

The aromas bring notes of maraschino cherry, barrel spice and herb. The palate is lighter than the impression the aromas give, painting around the edges initially, filling out over time.

Producer Information

L’Ecole No. 41 is a family-owned Washington wine producer in Lowden, just to the west of Walla Walla city. L’Ecole produces wines from a wide range of grape varieties, although the company is best known for its wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Sémillon. The estate was founded in 1983 by Baker and Jean Ferguson with the winery located in an old schoolhouse, built in 1915, for which L’Ecole No. 41 is named (l’ecole being French for school). Here, L’Ecole cultivate 30 hectares (74 acres) of estate vineyards planted on a ridge of basalt-based soils. The estate is named Ferguson vineyard in honor of the company founders. The L’Ecole wine portfolio features varietal wines from mulitple AVAs including Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley and Horse Heaven Hills. However, the flagship range is The Vineyard Collection constituting age-worthy Bordeaux blends sourced from the oldest and most distinguished vineyards within the company’s holdings. In the winery, transfer of juice and wine is powered by gravity to aid the preservation of phenolics and prevent excess oxidation. Fermentation takes place in small stainless steel fermenters to ensure thorough cap management and maximum control over ferment temperatures.