2017 Merlot/Cabernet Franc Estate

Ferguson and Seven Hills Vineyards · Walla Walla Valley

Winemaker's Comments

Merlot and Cabernet Franc shine at our Estate Ferguson and Seven Hills vineyards. This is our second ever 50/50 blend of these two noble varietals made in a classic Right Bank Bordeaux style.

Tasting Notes

In this Estate blend, Merlot brings expressive aromas of dark fruit, cedar, and earth perfectly complementing Cabernet Franc’s intriguing aromas of roses, tobacco, and dried herbs. Elegant and balanced on the palate, the wine exhibits black cherry and plum flavors with savory cigar box notes on a structured, chalky finish.

Past Vintages

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Estate Seven Hills Vineyard

Seven Hills Vineyard is planted in the wind-blown loess of geologically young, mineral rich soils. It is one of the oldest and most renowned vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley.

Estate Ferguson Vineyard

Ferguson Vineyard, named in honor of our founders Jean and Baker Ferguson, is a 42-acre Estate vineyard exclusive to L’Ecole. The vineyard location is a stunning, high elevation site planted on a ridge of ancient lava flows overlooking a panoramic view of the Walla Walla Valley.

Walla Walla Valley

About the same size as the Napa Valley, Walla Walla is buttressed against the beautiful Blue Mountains on the east, Vansycle basalt ridge on the south, and rolling Palouse Hills to the north. Walla Walla means “many waters” and was the name of the local Native Americans who inhabited the valley.