Merlot Acclaim
- 2008 Merlot: In Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, Sean Sullivan gave "this exquisitely rich wine" a score of 92 points. Wine & Spirits and The Tasting Panel both scored this wine 91 points, the latter calling it "another stunning Washington State Merlot." This Merlot also earned 91+ points from The Wine Advocate.
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- 2007 Merlot: Food & Wine magazine honored this latest vintage as the Best Merlot of the Year. This wine also received 91 points from The Wine Advocate. Wine Enthusiast named it a Cellar Selection with 93 points. Serve this wine with Prime Rib, says Master Sommelier Fred Dame, and "you'll send a vegan to confession." See more acclaim details and a printable version.
- 2006 Merlot: Seattle Magazine called this the Best Washington Merlot of the Year (over $20). This vintage also nabbed a score of 90 points from Wine Enthusiast, who told its readers that the wine has a “lovely floral top note to the aromas, anise, some cocoa, and a pleasing dusty character.” Wine Review Online also gave it a 90. For more acclaim and a printable version, click here.
- 2005 Merlot: Wine & Spirits magazine called this wine "The Best Merlot of the Year" and gave it a score of 93. Master Sommelier Shayn Bjornholm says "sipping this wine is like driving an Aston Martin on a silk highway." Food and Wine magazine said this wine and all others from Pepper Bridge are "first rate." Click here for more acclaim.
- 2004 Merlot: This luxurious wine scored 90 points in Wine & Spirits and 92 points in The Wine Advocate. Click here for more acclaim.
- 2003 Merlot: This wine was recommended by Wine & Spirits, Robert Parker and The San Francisco Chronicle. It won a Gold Medal from the Seattle Wine Awards and a Silver Medal from The San Francisco Wine Competition. Click here for more acclaim.
