The fruit for the 2007 Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard matured 2 weeks later than the Seven Hills fruit. It is an almost identical blend with the exception of 6% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Franc and was aged in 50% new oak. Aromas of toasty oak tobacco leather Asian spices black currant and black cherry leads to a more structured offering that will require 4-6 years of cellaring. Well-balanced intense and mouth-filling it will amply reward those with patience. -Jay Miller

Polished vibrant and distinctive for the guava accents around a supple core of cherry and spice all of it lingering as the finish revs up. Shows some cedar notes as well. This one has pizzazz. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2012 through 2020. 1630 cases made. -HS