Rating 94 2023 Top 50  
Style Red
Blend , Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Vintage 2020
Appellation
Washington
USA
ABV 14.5%
Price $70.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2023-11-17

Perfect For

Long-Term Aging, Steak Dinner, Treat Yo'self

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec , Merlot

L’Ecole Nº 41 Estate Ferguson Vineyard 2020 Review

The Clubb family set up shop as the third winery in Washington’s Walla Walla Valley in 1983 and have been pioneers in the region ever since. Today, the family-run L’Ecole Nº 41 winery is making some of the most well-known bottles in the state. Sourcing from the estate’s famous Ferguson vineyard, this is not a Bordeaux blend — it's a Washington blend, and it’s delicious. There’s a soft, welcoming nose with earthy tones, crushed espresso beans, and a mix of both dried and brambly fruit. The palate brings great structure with a tannic grip that supports the deep fruit. This is definitely enjoyable now, but is only going to get better with a few years of cellaring.

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L’Ecole Nº 41 Estate Ferguson Vineyard 2020
The Clubb family set up shop as the third winery in Washington’s Walla Walla Valley in 1983 and have been pioneers in the region ever since. Today, the family-run L’Ecole Nº 41 winery is making some of the most well-known bottles in the state. Sourcing from the estate’s famous Ferguson vineyard, this is not a Bordeaux blend — it's a Washington blend, and it’s delicious. There’s a soft, welcoming nose with earthy tones, crushed espresso beans, and a mix of both dried and brambly fruit. The palate brings great structure with a tannic grip that supports the deep fruit. This is definitely enjoyable now, but is only going to get better with a few years of cellaring.

Reviewed On: 11-13-2023
94
POINTS
L’Ecole Nº 41 Estate Ferguson Vineyard 2020
The Clubb family set up shop as the third winery in Washington’s Walla Walla Valley in 1983 and have been pioneers in the region ever since. Today, the family-run L’Ecole Nº 41 winery is making some of the most well-known bottles in the state. Sourcing from the estate’s famous Ferguson vineyard, this is not a Bordeaux blend — it's a Washington blend, and it’s delicious. There’s a soft, welcoming nose with earthy tones, crushed espresso beans, and a mix of both dried and brambly fruit. The palate brings great structure with a tannic grip that supports the deep fruit. This is definitely enjoyable now, but is only going to get better with a few years of cellaring.

Reviewed On: 11-13-2023