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.