Pepper Bridge Apogee 2013

L'ECOLE NO. 41

Pepper Bridge Apogee
2013

$83.00

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
13039406
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$72.21
Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
Washington
Subregion
Walla Walla Valley
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon 56 %
Merlot 33 %
Malbec 7 %
Cabernet Franc 4 %
Alcohol percentage
14,5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
Producer's website

About this winery

A family-owned business, L'Ecole Nº 41 was founded by Jean and Baker Ferguson. Today, the winery is owned and operated by their daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Martin Clubb. Built in 1915, the schoolhouse is located in historic Frenchtown, a small community just west of Walla Walla, Washington. Frenchtown derived its name from the many French-Canadians who settled the valley during the early 1800s. Legend has it, these men of French descent were raising grapes and producing wine. By the...

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Tasting notes

Apogee is the point in the orbit of the moon that is the greatest distance from the earth; the farthest point or apex. This name reflects all that we were trying to accomplish with the wine, reaching the ultimate in quality.

Press reviews

Wine Spectator

- 91 points -

November 2016 (Vintage 2013)

Firm and generous, rolling out blackberry, plum and currant flavors onto a velvety frame. Gains momentum on the long and expressive finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2018 through 2023. 1,000 cases made.

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