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Signature Wines and Wineries of Washington
ESTATE FERGUSON VINEYARD
gourmet pairings
Perfect with pappardelle and
veal ragout, or grilled organic
filet mignon with gnocchi
tossed in a creamy pesto
sauce.
tasting notes
Ferguson is L'Ecole N° 41's internationally acclaimed single
vineyard Estate Bordeaux blend from Ferguson Vineyard—a
stunning, high-elevation site overlooking the renowned Walla
Walla Valley. The vines, planted on a ridge of fractured basalt
from 15-million-year-old ancient lava flows, give this complex
cabernet-dominant blend its bold dark fruit, immense structure,
and dense minerality.
winemaker's insight
This site's unique individuality sets the stage for terroir-driven
wines. Hand-selected from the oldest and most distinguished
vineyard blocks, this collectible and age-worthy wine represents
the best of L'Ecole.
awarDs anD DistinCtions
Best Bordeaux Blend in the World,
Decanter World Wine Awards (2014), 2011 Ferguson
Best New World Bordeaux Blend,
Six Nations Wine Challenge (2016), 2013 Ferguson
APPELLATION: Walla Walla Valley
COMPOSITION: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet
Franc, 7% Malbec
MATURATION: Cleanly racked to 100% small French oak barrels, with
several rackings over 22 months
CELLARING: May be enjoyed upon release or cellared up to 20 years
TECHNICAL DATA
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