Amanda Snyder

9.0

Malbec & Cab Franc blend. Really nice. Fruity, but not sweet. — 19 days ago

Lauren Foster

10

Honeysuckle, minerality, slight lemon zest — 5 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The 14 Cabernet is a blend is 82% Cabernet, 9% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc. On the nose; ruby, elegant, black berries, black plum, dark cherries, poached strawberries, soft spice, anise, soft baking spices, dark rich soils and red & dark florals. The entry is rich, thick, full bodied elegance. The tannins are M+. Fruits are; blackberries, plum, black plum, dark cherries and black raspberries. Nice spices follow, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, violets & red fresh florals, rich dark soils, leather, tobacco, graphite, crushed dry rocks, underbrush with nice round acidity and a round, lush, elegant finish. Photos of; a wide shot of Pepper Bridge, Artifex custom crush facility, Winemaker, Jean-François Pellet and the view from their terrace. Producer notes...born and raised in Switzerland, Winemaker Jean-François Pellet is a third-generation wine grower. He earned degrees in both enology and viticulture. As part of his studies, he interned in Switzerland, Germany and the Napa Valley. After graduating, he managed vineyards and made wine in Switzerland and Spain. After his time in Europe, his experience and reputation brought him to Heitz Cellars in the Napa Valley, where he worked for four years. Pepper Bridge recruited him out of Heitz and he moved to Walla Walla to become that winery's creative force. His success at Pepper Bridge afforded him the opportunity to join the Amavi partnership. Jean-François Pellet is also a partner in Artifex, the areas very successful custom crush facility. Additionally, he is also a founding member and current vice-president of the Walla Walla Valley's sustainable agriculture organization, VINEA. Quite a resume! It was a pleasure meeting him. He is a very kind person and an extremely knowledgeable Winemaker. Thank you for all of your time & knowledge during our visit.
— 5 years ago

Adam Lobdell

9.2

Daniela Broiler — a month ago

Jan de Weerd

9.3

We started in Walla Walla and finished over with a fully bodied Syrah. Classic warm Mediterranean spice delivered by dark fruit of plum, and Açaí. Polished tannins made easy to drink. Nice sipping wine! — 3 months ago

with Tammy

Mike Beltran

9.3

Quite impressive with dark color and opulent fruit aromatics. Wish I had more. 🍷🍷🍷 — 2 months ago

Stan

9.5

Soft and smooth rose with long-lasting bergamot acidity and mouthful sweetness. One of the best Pacific Northwest roses. — 5 years ago

James Knoblich

9.3

Amavi Cellars, Walla Walla Valley, 2010 Syrah, Les Collines Vineyard. Hints of Blueberries & Smoke, with a Long Finish — 9 years ago