Pepper Bridge, perhaps Walla Walla Valley's most reputable vineyard, exercises similar high quality viticultural practices to those of Seven Hills (see "Seven Hills Perigee"). The original 10 acres were planted in 1991 and have been expanded over the years to more than 180 acres. At an 850-foot elevation, the top three feet of soils at Pepper Bridge are a Walla Walla silt loam, which is wind-blown mineral rich loess. Underneath this layer are the rich sedimentary deposits from the numerous glacial floods that impacted Eastern Washington. L'Ecole Nº 41 was the first winery to produce wines from Pepper Bridge Vineyard. The winery holds acreage contracts on 15 acres of vines, providing specifications on pruning, yield, canopy management, irrigation, thinning and harvest timing. Pepper Bridge Apogee is a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 7% Malbec, and 3% Cabernet Franc. Boldly aromatic, this wine has spicy aromas of nutmeg and clove, earthy hints of sweet tobacco and leather, and smoky dark fruit packed with chocolate, mint and cherry finish.

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Bottle Size:	Vintage:	Type:	Case Size:	Bottle Price:	Buy Bottle	Buy Case
75cl	2005	Red	6	£46.50	BUY	BUY