Isaac Pirolo

9.3

Are there better wines? Yes
Are there better wines with leftovers? No
From Turley: “Old Vines is composed of a variety of old sites from California that are either too small to be made into a vineyard designate wine or are “new” to the Turley family (and way of farming). Vines are anywhere from 41 to 129 years old, and a true representation of California old vine Zinfandel, hailing from vineyards in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lodi, Contra Costa, Amador and Paso Robles.” — 6 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

Citrus lemon/ lime zest blend, a touch of green apple, melon, pineapple, soft minerals, powdery chalkiness, bright acidity and a round polished finish. — 7 years ago

Andy Heath

9.8

Fantastic cherry, blackberry w hint of smoke — 7 years ago

Eric Egan

9.0

Very young for a 41 year old wine. Atypical for Margaux; no flowers on the nose, just blackcurrents, wood (bitch-like) and a faint mushroomy note, not unlike truffles. Still very tannic. Typical of Giscours from the 70s/80s - the tannin has outlasted the fruit. Still very pleasant though. — 8 years ago

Rachael Hancock

9.0

Great walla walla wine — 9 years ago

Mike Merrill

10

This is the best wine Marijke has ever been gifted in the last 3 of her 31 years. — 9 years ago

with Marijke

James Guarascio

10

A truly formidable white. It's not too dry, and slightly fruity. For a white, it's a bit on the pricier side but definitely worth it. A must try. — 9 years ago

Tara Jacob

10

Château la Garde - Pessac-Léognan, France 2006

L'ecole No. 41 - Columbia Valley, Washington 2012

Grand Bateau - Bordeaux, France 2011 — 10 years ago

Alina Ferguson

10

Oh how I wish I could have walked out with a case of this... #delicious #winelover — 10 years ago

Frank Pereyra

9.8

A great Walla Walla Syrah. Paired great with the balsamic post roast! — 11 years ago

Rachel Reenstra

9.9

Love love love. Big. Chewey- awesome finish !! — 11 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Our monthly 4th Friday event at the storage facility. No requirements, just wine you want to share with others! Always an enjoyable time.

If I told you the color of this wine you would think I was lying. It looked like it was maybe 10yrs old...it was 41! Mark was kind enough to open this after I mentioned I was attending a Chappellet dinner tonight. Leather, oil and dusted cherry. Menthol, integrated tannins, and still has a voluptuous mouth feel. Astounded that this showed as well as it did! — 7 years ago

with Mark

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

L'Ecole means "The School" for those of you French challenged. On the nose, dark currants, smoke, grilled meats, black licorice anise, white pepper, milk & dark chocolate, dry powdery soil with stones & dark decayed flowers. The palate is rich & thick. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, strawberries after it opens up, dark chocolate, mocha, caramel, violets, dark flowers, dry stones with dry top soil, grilled meats, pepper & black licorice anise. Still quite big...needs time to develop. Good round acidity and lush, sexy long finish. — 7 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.3

Would have loved to spend more time with this sophisticated Beauty. — 8 years ago

with John

Jonathan Tharp

9.1

2012 vintage- nice pepper/oak/fruit on the nose and great firm structure. Could bottle age or drink now. Would love to try it in another couple years. — 9 years ago

William Meyers

9.3

#L'Ecole #L'Erudite the scholar 2008 big rich vanilla fruit blackberries - great! — 9 years ago

Natalie Tackett

9.0

Amazing, big Merlot. Very well developed. Fruit, spice and earthiness/tobacco on the nose, super leggy, beautiful color, velvety on the tongue-with a licorice finish (interesting to me). Gets better the more it breathes. Swirl often. — 9 years ago

Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

9.2

Great wine at @blueacreseafood. — 10 years ago

Marcus Maroney

10

Aged semillon is the best. — 10 years ago

Sam Zavari

8.9

Great aromatics, nice tropical palate. $20 — 11 years ago

Kevin Fefferman

9.1

Tasty WA blend 41 Syrah, 26 cab, 19 Malbec, 8 cab franc, 6 merlot — 11 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The 14 is a blend of 77% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc & 7% Merlot. Nose of; ruby dark cassis, blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, black raspberries, hues of blue fruits, pepper and liquid violets. The mouthfeel is lush & ruby. M+ body & M+ tannins. Blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries and hues of blue fruits. Crushed rocks, soft leather, dry herbs, underbrush, loamy soil powder, notes of cigar, violets, dark florals, nice acidity and beautifully round, lush finish with sex appeal. Photos of; an aerial view of Pepper Bridge, estate grapes going through veraison, Owner-Norm McKibben, and ground shot of the estate. Producer notes and history...Norm McKibben is one of founding fathers of Walla Walla's wine industry. To his good friends and colleagues, he is better know as "Stormin' Norman." In Norm's 30 plus years in Walla Walla, the valley has evolved from a 40 vineyard acres to an appellation with more than 2,800 acres under vine. A good portion of the boom can be attributed to Norm even after coming to the game late after working for several decades as an engineer in the construction industry. Not wanting to retire after, he moved to Walla Walla to become an apple farmer. In 1989, he realized Walla Walla's potential for grape growing. Norm planted his first vineyard with help from his wife, Virginia and their eldest son, Shane. Two years later, Norm added Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. These vines soon became the backbone of Pepper Bridge. Not long after he expanded his business and resume further. Norm got involved in the budding wine industry. He served as a partner and director at Canoe Ridge Vineyards, Hogue Cellars and worked with a number of Walla Walla's leading vintners. In 1996, he partnered with Gary Figgins of Leonetti Cellar and Marty Clubb of L'Ecole No. 41. At this point, McKibben had increased his vineyard holdings to 200 acres. In 1998, Norm officially started Pepper Bridge Winery. Today, Pepper Bridge Winery is a benchmark property in Walla Walla and Norm is an icon of the industry. He manages and consults for more than 600 acres of the top vineyard sites in Walla Walla; Pepper Bridge, Seven Hills and Les Collines. Norm also has introduced state of the art irrigation systems, soil moisture temperature monitoring equipment and sustainable farming techniques. Norm is a big believer in sustainable viticulture. All of his vineyards are certified sustainable by VINEA, the Walla Walla Valley's Sustainable Trust, and LIVE, an Oregon-based sustainable viticulture organization. They are also certified Salmon Safe and are monitored by the IOBC, the international body responsible for setting sustainability standards. In 1998, the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers honored Norm as "Grape Grower of the Year." That same year, he was appointed chair of the Washington Wine Commission and served in that position until retiring from the organization in 2001. If there is a Maverick of the Walla Walla wine producers, it would be Norm. — 7 years ago

Robert Torretti

8.9

Solid Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State's Walla Walla Valley. Good fruit and earthiness. Clean and good production qualities. Still, something about it that makes it just a little too smooth. 2013 vintage, aided with 20 minutes and some rigorous aeration in the glass. — 7 years ago

V M

9.7

This is O'Shaughnessy estate's PNV wine. 5 cases made. Through a little misunderstanding by me and my buddy Ian I opened this way too early. But that's ok. Because it is opening nicely with air. This wine is all about hidden nuance. The wine is silk smooth and mellow but full of hidden potential. Awakening from the glass are notes of charred ember and cigar smoke with a palate full of meat drippings and sugar plums and cedar. Finish is mouth watering and clean and ends with strawberries and cream. — 8 years ago

Marcus Maroney

9.4

Another stunning semillon — 9 years ago

with Mike

Leslie Kelly

9.2

Best white wine in Washington state? Yes! Perfectly balanced, incredible fruit. Elegant. Spot on with Dungeness crab!! — 9 years ago

Noah Carlson

9.6

Noah had this 10 years ago

Marcus Maroney

9.5

Red mountain ftw. — 10 years ago

with Mike

Jc Ernsd

9.0

Smooth red. — 11 years ago

Paul Benner

9.7

Delish. Maris 41 st bday at crush and brew in Temecula California. Really smooth, no bite, very drinkable red. — 11 years ago