Rachelle Mazar

9.2

Marty and I really liked this crisp white.
— 8 years ago

Chris Williams

9.2

Jammy on the front palette followed by grippy tannins on the finish. Best of both. Thanks Marty! — 8 years ago

Jessica Prager

9.3

Inexpensive but really satisfying. Got during a tasting at the wine shop — 9 years ago

David C

9.6

Marty brought it home from Paris, so good! — 9 years ago

Leah Tucker

9.0

Very smooth. Marty and hope bought for grandma's 90th — 9 years ago

Andy Mc Nees

9.2

Marty bottle. Opened up great. Creamy. Hit all the buttons. Got out performed. Alone this was a great bdx value. Would buy more. — 9 years ago

Carter Snead

9.1

Unforgettable birthday dinner for the bride at Meadowood, courtesy of our dear friend Marty. — 9 years ago

with Marty

Carter Snead

9.5

Unforgettable night at Meadowood for the Bride's birthday, courtesy of our dear friend Marty!! — 9 years ago

with Marty

Somm 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. — 8 years ago

Leah Tucker

9.0

Dry and not too acidic. Hope and Marty bought for grandma's 90th. — 9 years ago

Julia Weinberg

9.6

Be still my heart - Ramonet superbeauty. Thank you for sharing @Marty Winters, thank you for providing the best possible occasion @Morgan Twain-Peterson @ @Chris Cottrell #bedrockharvestpartyruledthemall — 9 years ago

with Carlo, Chris and 3 others

Carter Snead

9.4

Unforgettable birthday dinner for the bride at Meadowood, courtesy of our dear friend Marty. — 9 years ago

with Marty

martin

10

Kylie and marty love it — 9 years ago

Chris Williams

9.5

Stellar bottle. Nice cola & vanilla notes. Thanks for sharing Marty! — 8 years ago

Ron R

9.6

Marty R going hard to the hoop at midnight!! This guy is ridiculously generous, sexy, easy and crazy. — 9 years ago

with Christine, Martin and 3 others

Gary Grose

9.3

What can you say. Marty is a genius. Classic French blend that make many French blends feel inadequate. LEcole has been a go to standard. Pencil, cherries, chocolate and alcohol- how it's supposed to be — 9 years ago

Dave Weick

9.5

Outstanding!! Incredible balance. Black cherry, a bit of leather from the age, tar, spice. Great acidity to Marty with food. Plenty of aging potential left. — 9 years ago

Carter Snead

9.3

Unforgettable birthday dinner for the bride at Meadowood, courtesy of our dear friend Marty. — 9 years ago

with Marty

Carter Snead

9.2

Unforgettable night celebrating bride's birthday at Meadowood, courtesy of our friend Marty. This beauty was a lovely surprise from dear friends Alex and Stephanie!! — 9 years ago

with Marty

Kat Stacey

9.4

First drunk on mid year stay at home vacation, 1st June 2016. At home by myself watching American Horror Story Hotel. Delicious red, light but flavoursome shiraz. And then drunk with Marty too over the rest of the holiday :) — 9 years ago