This L'Ecole No 41 Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard is an impressive blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec.The nose shows intense aromas of dark berries, black currant, and cedar, with underlying notes of dark chocolate, tobacco, and smoked meat. On the palate the wine is full-bodied and concentrated, with lush tannins and a lasting presence of blackberry, anise, and graphite. The finish is long and smooth with notes of mocha and vanilla. Overall, this is a complex and beautifully balanced wine that is sure to please.