2021 Pepper Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla
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The 2021 Pepper Bridge Vineyard is a blend of 34% Merlot, 33% Malbec, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Petit Verdot matured in 50% new French oak. The nose is bursting with scents of black cherry, blueberry, cocoa powder, licorice and earth. The full-bodied palate is powerful yet elegant, framed by soft, powdery tannins and juicy acidity, and it has a long, latent finish. 511 cases produced.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a burst of exotic spice, citrus zest and crushed raspberries. This is silken in feel, with a brisk acidity that guides a wave of ripe red and black fruits across the palate. Tannic yet still fresh, the 2021 tapers off with admirable length and concentration, leaving a pleasantly chewy sensation that lingers on.
Lastly, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (there's 7% Malbec, 6% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot) is similarly vivid purple/plum-hued and offers a gorgeous perfume of pure cassis, graphite, crushed stone, and lead pencil. It's rich, medium to full-bodied, has a ripe, round, velvety mouthfeel, and ample tannins. It offers pleasure today (especially with air) but will benefit from 2-3 years in the cellar, and I wouldn't be surprised to see it have over two decades of overall longevity.