2015 Pepper Bridge Merlot Walla Walla Valley

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Tasting notes
Score 91/100 · Drink 2020-2026, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Nov 2018

Dark red with ruby tones. Perfumed aromas of cassis, dark plum, black tea, licorice, violet and bitter chocolate are nicely high-pitched for such a hot year. Concentrated and dark in character, with alluring flavors of blackberry, licorice and black pepper supported by a serious tannic spine. This youthfully tight wine finishes with lingering notes of fruity Venezuelan bitter chocolate and peppercorn. Impressive Merlot, and deeper than the 2014 version. ((14.7% alcohol)

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Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

91
91/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

88
88/100

William Kelley, Wine Advocate

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88 points
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Score 88/100 · Drink 2018-2021, William Kelley, Wine Advocate, Jun 2018

The 2015 Merlot is ripe, dark-fruited and generous, cutting a broad swathe across the palate. Full-bodied and open-knit, it's an uncomplicated effort adapted to near-term consumption.

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Pepper Bridge
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Red

Taste

Dry

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