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L'Ecole Nº 41 is known for producing superior quality wines that are rich, flavorful and full-bodied. A family-owned business, it was founded by Jean and Baker Ferguson. Today, the winery is owned and operated by their daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Martin Clubb.
The winery is currently producing about 30,000 cases annually. Its Semillon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are all barrel aged, creating a significant demand for barrel storage.
And now their commitment to quality is exemplified by their membership in the Washington Wine Quality Alliance. |
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L'Ecole Nº 41 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Volume:750ml
Tasting: It is aged 22 months in French and American oak barrels. In contrast to the Merlot, the Cabernet is slower to develop in its youth, but has incredible aging potential 10 to 15 years after bottling. There is produced two Cabernet Sauvignons: Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (first vintage 1989); Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (first vintage 1997). |
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L'Ecole Nº 41 Chardonnay
Alcohol percentage:
Volume:750ml
Tasting: It is barrel fermented in the traditional Burgundian style, where strive to maintain balance and purity of fruit. The backbone of this wine comes from the slightly cooler growing conditions found in selected Columbia Valley vineyards. Robust natural acidity, ripe tropical flavors and a slight mineral edge provide complexity and balance. |
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L'Ecole Nº 41 Chenin Blanc
Alcohol percentage:
Volume:750ml
Tasting: Vouvray style Chenin Blanc produced since 1987. Jean Ferguson, L'Ecole Nº 41's founding winemaker, loved this wine and crafted her version of Vouvray through cold fermentation to enhance the fruity and floral esters of this delicious variety. Pronounced with a French accent as "Walla Woila" or "here it is!!", this regional whimsical pun captures the lively and vibrant flavors of this grape.
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L'Ecole Nº 41 Syrah
Alcohol percentage:
Volume:750ml
Tasting: Washington's new hot varietal is Syrah. Traditionally grown in the Rhone valley of France. L'Ecole Nº 41 began producing small quantities of Syrah from Seven Hills Vineyard beginning in 1999. With the exceptional quality, there have worked with a number of the established growers to produce a new bottling of Columbia Valley Syrah, starting with the 2002 vintage released in May 2004.
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L'Ecole Nº 41 Merlot
Alcohol percentage:
Volume:750ml
Tasting: L'Ecole No 41 is indisputably best known for Merlot — our principle red variety since 1983! Fermentation control is carried out in a traditional Bordeaux style, with small lot fermentations punched down by hand for optimal color and flavor extraction. When the fermentation is completed, the must is gravity fed into the press. The wine is gently racked into a combination of new and older French and American oak barrels and aged for 18 months. With rich black cherry and berry fruit flavors in balance with the tannins, we traditionally bottle this wine unfined and unfiltered.
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L'Ecole Nº 41 Semillon
Alcohol percentage:
Volume:750ml
Tasting: L'Ecole Nº 41 has been making Semillon since 1983 and is recognized in the industry as one of the top producers of this varietal. Few Semillons show their richness and complexitiy as those produced in Washington State. Picked late in the season when this varietal's unique character is fully developed, the wine is barrel fermented to dryness and aged on the lees up to six months. Barrel fermentation with a limited amount of new tight-grained French oak, results in a full-bodied rich texture with rich honey fruit, citrus and fresh fig flavors. |
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Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee
Alcohol percentage:
Volume:750ml
Tasting:Apogee was the first wine produced from Pepper Bridge Vineyard and shows its characteristic spicy, bold and dark fruit flavors with a rich structure, well-integrated tannins and a long finish. |
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Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Perigee
Alcohol percentage:
Volume:750ml
Tasting: Perigee is a blend of the oldest and most distinguished blocks from our Estate Seven Hills Vineyard renowned for its rich elegance, seductive aromas and complex, silky finish.
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