Happy Wine Wednesday! I must admit it's been a while since I've posted on a Wednesday, but I suppose that's what holiday vacations are for! Tonight I've opened a bottle of the most recent wine club shipment from Pepper Bridge Winery, one of my favorite wineries in Walla Walla! The 2021 Pepper Bridge Merlot is a blend of Merlot (82%), Malbec (9%) and Cabernet Franc (9%) harvested from the Seven Hills, Pepper Bridge, Waliser and Octave Vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this wine is shaping up!
The wine is a lovely, deep ruby color in the glass, just as you'd expect from this varietal. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of ripe blackberry, cherry and currant amid subtle floral notes of violet and sandalwood. The first sip is a ripping adventure of tart cherry that eases into some calmer notes of black currant and a bit of mocha, before hitting its earthy stride with flavors of earthy peat and dark chocolate midpalate. The tannins are ripe and supple, providing for a velvety dry finish with a reprise of tartness at the end.
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Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a lovely example of this underappreciated varietal from the Walla Walla Valley. This wine would pair well with a wide range of more casual dishes, from smoky barbecued ribs to pizza, burgers and brats to tacos, or even the classis steak dinner. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with some fajita steak tacos, with all the spice I can muster! Cheers!
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