Seattle Wine Awards 2010
Bronze Medal of Excellence for the 2007 Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Seattle Wine Awards 2009
Bronze Medal of Excellence for the 2006 CV Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Press Northwest - Summer 2009
2006 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Rated Excellent
Wines
2008 Pepper Bridge Merlot
This wine is liquid proof of evolution as it passes, over time and by
degrees, to different stages.
Freshly opened, this Merlot displays its Pepper Bridge origins in
powerful tannins and acids which dominate the palate, and which foretell its
potential for aging well. Aromas of dark berry fruits, plum and
well-integrated oak are echoed on the palate - more intensely as the wine
continues to open up. The rich color, aroma and flavors of this wine deliver
on all the three senses of the sight, smell and taste as the tannins and
acids mellow into a smooth, delicious sensory experience, with a lingering
finish.
Tech notes: This wine was aged 17 months in new American oak and neutral
French oak.
Cases produced 60 and already selling quickly
2007
TRIO
This is our first Bordeaux Style Blend and
is made of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Red Mountain Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.
This wine was
aged in new American oak and neutral French oak for 22 months and then
bottled.
On the nose you will immediately notice the wonderful bouquet. This Bordeaux
style blend provides wonderful aromas of black fruit and plums with flavors of
coffee and liquorice.
The refined tannins provide for a
smooth finish to create a wine of elegance and finesse, and although it is
ready to drink now, it will also age for years.
Cases produced - 70 - Limited quantities remain
2008 Columbia
Valley Chardonnay
Our first Chardonnay brings you pineapple
fruit aromas that greet your nose with delightful fruit notes. Smooth,
velvety texture showing bright acids and clean, fresh green apple
tastes in the mid palate. You get a long, clean finish with notes of honey
and grapefruit. Fermentation was done in 25% new French Oak and left Sur lie
for 6 months. It was then moved to stainless steel tanks at cool
temperature with minimal oak barrel aging to retain the varietal
characteristics of the Chardonnay grape. This is a lovely, balanced wine
sure to please any Chardonnay drinker.
Cases produced - 50 - We are down to our last 6 cases of this
one
Pricing for the 2007 TRIO and our 2008 Walla Walla Merlot from
the Pepper Bridge Vineyard is $36 per bottle with a
10% case discount. Pricing for our 2008 Columbia Valley Chardonnay is
$16 per bottle with a 10% case discount.