L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Red Blend, in USA, by L'Ecole No. 41. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black cherry, cassis, mocha, spice and pairs well with Steak, lamb and braised meats.
Michael's take
“Inky blackberry, savory cedar, blue-collar Walla Walla pedigree.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Red Blend
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- L'Ecole No. 41
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$$$ · $50+
What to eat with L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee
- Steak
- lamb
- braised meats
- burgers
When to open it
- Steak night
- dinner party
- impress-the-guests
Where to buy L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee taste like?
L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black cherry, cassis, mocha, spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Inky blackberry, savory cedar, blue-collar Walla Walla pedigree.
What food goes with L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee?
Michael pairs L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee with Steak, lamb, braised meats and burgers. It works best for Steak night, dinner party and impress-the-guests.
How much does L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee cost?
L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee falls in Michael's $$$$ · $50+ tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
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