Stores and prices for 2005 pepper bridge winery merlot, walla walla valley. In these bottles, winemaker jeanfrancois pellet brings us two fantastic blends that will transport your palate to a very pleasing place. At various competitions this wines vintages have been. Owned and operated by three families, the winery is a leader in quality winemaking, innovative technology and. Pepper bridge vineyard walla walla valley 94 points, jeb dunnuck. Known for its outstanding reputation with winemakers throughout the walla walla valley and washington state, pepper bridge.
Merlot, rombauer napa, ca order just a pizza or order a pizza as a meal. Walla walla valley is an ava in the southeastern corner of washington state, stretching across t. Walla walla valley ava blue moutain, pepper bridge vineyard. An earthy bouquet of cherry and wild berries dance on the nose of this wine, backed by a floral summer. From one of the oldest blocks at pepper bridge vineyard. Pepper bridge winery merlot, walla walla valley prices, stores. Stores and prices for pepper bridge winery cabernet sauvignon, walla. Pepper bridge cabernet sauvignon walla walla valley 2006. On the palate, it is supple with lush texture and fine depth.
Pepper bridge winery merlot 2011 from walla walla valley, columbia valley, washington our 2011 merlot is rich, round, and intricately layered. The vineyard is now owned by premier partners group and is managed by tom waliser. In bordeaux, the merlot led right bank blends are revered for their nuance. This classic leonetti merlot presents soft but dense sweet fruit on the pallet as fully ripe, mellow tannins disappear into a long, seamless finish. The palate has tightly wound tannins peppered with oak notes and accented by fresh acidity. Pepper bridge winery in walla walla was started in the late 1980s by norm mckibben, an engineer who planned to run an apple orchard in his retirement. Stores and prices for 2005 pepper bridge winery merlot, walla walla valley prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Pepper bridge winery merlot 2014 from walla walla valley, columbia valley, washington pronounced aromas of juicy, dark fruit and cocoa blend with dusty gravel and pencil shavings in this energetic vintage. Shop 2010 pepper bridge merlot columbia valley 750 ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. Another benchmark merlot from this stalwart winery. One of the most beautiful sites in the walla walla valley, pepper bridge is perched on a hill with stunning views of the estate vineyards. But in 1989 he planted a vineyard instead and by 1998 pepper bridge was making wine. The 2017 cuvee is a red wine blend crafted from several vineyards in two washington state.
It is located near the walla walla river on fine sandy loam soils. Pepper bridge straddling the state line between washington and oregon, pepper bridge vineyard dates back to 1991 when its first 10 acres were planted of cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Pepper bridge winery is a familyowned estate winery located in walla walla, washington focusing on cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Pepper bridge soils yield a masculine side to our wines. Pepper bridge merlot pepper bridge perfection from one of the oldest blocks at pepper bridge vineyard, this wine shows the balance and poise of a tightrope walker with enough acid to keep it interesting balancing a rich, full mouthfeel. Pepper bridge cabernet sauvignon walla walla valley 2003. Seven hills, mill creek upland, pepper bridge and leonetti estate. At pepper bridge, a familyowned estate winery, our mission is to make ultrapremium, worldclass cabernet sauvignon and merlot wines that showcase our walla walla valley estate vineyards. Weve been making walla walla cabernet sauvignon since our inaugural vintage in 1997. Were meticulous about site choice, soil and exposure, but. Over the next two decades, pepper bridge expanded to what it is today, at about 200 acres. Our goal is to make great wines that are drinkable now but will also age well. The deep intensity and lush tannins make this a wine to enjoy now and savor for years to come.
Vineyards in this wine 83% walla walla valley vineyards. Our estate vineyards, pepper bridge and seven hills vineyards, produce some of the most soughtafter grapes in the northwest and are farmed sustainably. Today pepper bridge owns 400 acres of estate vineyards in the walla walla appellation. As much as possible, we take a noninterventionist approach to winemaking. Known for its outstanding reputation with winemakers throughout the walla walla valley and washington state, pepper bridge has some of the most sought after grapes over 200 total acres. Pepper bridge winery walla walla 2020 all you need to. Nov 16, 2017 pepper bridge merlot walla walla valley aromatically brooding with barrel spices, scorched earth, coffee, red fruit, and dried herbs.
Stores and prices for pepper bridge winery merlot, walla walla valley prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Generous dark fruit abounds on the palate with dense layers of black cherry and fig preceding notes of cracked pepper and fennel seed on the finish. Oct 15, 2015 pepper bridge winery is a familyowned estate winery located in walla walla, washington focusing on cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Pepper bridge vineyard was first planted in 1991 and we have been buying their merlot grapes since 1998. Additional information on pepper bridge merlot 2012. Although it has plenty of power and concentration, it retains its freshness and vibrancy.
Merlot vines will hang as much fruit as they can, so we pushed the threshold to maximize concentration and flavor in tensity. Pepper bridge winery represents the pioneering spirit of the walla walla valley. The 2012 pepper bridge vineyard is rich and complex with a bouquet of red plums, floral accents, candied black and red raspberries, and barrel spices. But even though the wine is very nice indeed every one we tasted, actually, i still cant quite give it. Shop 2011 pepper bridge winery walla walla valley cabernet sauvignon 750 ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. Merlot merlot, malbec, cab franc, and cab sauv blended from pepper bridge and seven hills vineyards, aged in french oak. And thats why the 2005 cabernet sauvignon and the 2006 merlot combine so well in the journey that is the pepper bridge winery two pack. B403 20 lecole merlot, columbia valley, washington 48. Pepper bridge merlot walla walla valley aromatically brooding with barrel spices, scorched earth, coffee, red fruit, and dried herbs.
Pepper bridge winery merlot 2012 from walla walla valley, columbia valley, washington this merlot has a terrific presence featuring deep, bright flavors of cherry, blueberry and cassis shaded with an intriguing hint of roasted coffee, allspice, b. Owned and operated by three families, the winery is a leader in quality winemaking, innovative technology and vineyard development. Our blocks of cabernet sauvignon and merlot were planted in 1999. These vineyards, pepper bridge vineyard and seven hills vineyard, are recognized as two of the best not only in the appellation but also in the state.
The back deck offers the best view weve seen so far, seating is intimate and plentiful, and staff is cordial and knowledgeable. With each unique vintage, winemaker jeanfrancois pellet utilizes a blend of bordeaux varietals, styled to highlight the beauty and intricacy imparted by the areas cabernet sauvignon fruit. Pepper bridge winery merlot, walla walla valley prices. Growers and producers of highly acclaimed, elegant cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Pepper bridge 2016 estate vineyards merlot walla walla valley. The pepper bridge vineyard was developed by norm mckibben in 1991. We place great emphasis on vineyard selection, picking, pressing, and blending so that hightower wines are naturally beautiful and free from pretense. Pepper bridge merlot 2012 750ml washington state, united. While it may be a little too early to speak of the wines. This wine shows off spicy, red berry fruit aromas and flavors that linger seductively on the finish. Owned and operated by three families the mckibbens, the goffs and the pellets, we are a leader in quality winemaking, innovative technology, and vineyard development. Pepper bridge winery trine 2014 from walla walla valley, columbia valley, washington as cabernet franc takes the lead once more, bright red berries show. In bordeaux, the merlotled right bank blends are revered for their nuance.
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