L'Ecole No 41 Walla Walla Merlot - 2022 (750ml)

93 PTS JamesSuckling.com, Andrii Stetsiuk - March 2025
This firm and polished red has aromas and flavors of coffee beans, black  plums, cocoa powder and dried mint. It’s full-bodied and well structured with  tight tannins. 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Seven Hills and Ferguson vineyards. Best after 2026.

93 PTS Decanter, Clive Pursehouse - March 2025
A wine from two estate vineyards, the Seven Hills and Ferguson sites on the Oregon side of the Walla Walla Valley. It shows ripe fruited depth with ample refinement through savoury herbs and deep violet florals. The palate shows richly spiced black plums, blueberry compote and a rich, sweet earth finish.

Tasting Notes

This expressive Merlot reveals a bouquet of red and dark fruit including plum and cherry interwoven with savory cedar, espresso, rose petals, and a hint of sage. The wine’s concentrated texture is infused with basalt-driven minerality and unveils layers of fruit, dark cocoa, and exotic spices. Fine-grained, dusty tannins provide a finish that invites you to savor every sip and reach for another glass.