Pepper Bridge

Walla Walla Merlot-based blends assessed by major prestige critics.

Pepper Bridge produces red blends from the Walla Walla Valley, a subregion of Washington's Columbia Valley known for structured Bordeaux varieties. The winery's portfolio centers on Merlot-based compositions, often anchored by Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Octave Vineyard Reveal and Pepper Bridge Vineyard stand as flagship expressions, each a five-variety blend that has drawn assessment from Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Decanter. Seven Hills Vineyard, similarly composed, rounds out the core range. The Walla Walla Valley's warm days and cool nights favor the ripening of these dark-skinned grapes, yielding wines with the tannin architecture and depth characteristic of the region's best work.