The 2012 L'Ecole No 41 Apogee Pepperbridge Vineyard is a proprietary red blend from the Walla Walla appellation in Washington's Columbia Valley, produced by L'Ecole No 41. This wine is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec, and was aged for 22 months in 50% new French oak.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, through reviewer Jeb Dunnuck, awarded this wine an impressive score of 93, highlighting its "darker fruit profile" with "notes of graphite, crushed rock, and roasted meats." Dunnuck also noted its full-bodied structure, advising short-term cellaring and predicting a two-decade longevity for the wine.

Wine Enthusiast provided a score of 91, describing the wine's aromas as generous, with "tobacco leaf, herbs, milk chocolate, vanilla, and dark cherries." The publication praised the blend for its balanced flavors and subtle tannins, offering a mix of richness and restraint.

Devon Magee of JJ Buckley also rated the wine 93, emphasizing its "lifted and perfumed nose with violet aromas" and "fresh cassis with hints of mocha and dusty minerality." Magee appreciated the "juicy, ripe dark fruit" and described the wine as having "soft, fine-grained, and well-integrated" tannins. He concluded that the wine is drinking well in its youth and will continue to improve over the next 5-7 years.

Overall, the 2012 L'Ecole No 41 Apogee Pepperbridge Vineyard is a well-regarded blend, noted for its aromatic complexity and structured palate. It is recommended for those who appreciate a robust red with the potential for aging.