Merlot Acclaim

 

  • 2008 Merlot:  In Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, Sean Sullivan gave "this exquisitely rich wine" a score of 92 pointsWine & 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 AdvocateClick 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 CompetitionClick here for more acclaim.