Blackcurrants, bark, dried spices, walnuts and cigar box on the nose, followed by a full-bodied, concentrated palate, framed by firm, fine tannins. Lovely balance and persistency to this. Light toasty character on the long finish. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 26% merlot, 10% malbec and 4% cabernet franc. Drink from 2028.
95 points, Claire Nesbitt, James Suckling (Mar 2025)
All from the famous site, the 2022 Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard blends 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 10% Malbec, and 4% Cabernet Franc into an elegant, medium-bodied offering of soft red fruit with a plush midpalate. Herbal hints of cedar and sage play along the edges, accentuating dusty tannins that finish with grip. This should shine best in the next 5-7 years and be able to cellar well a good 20.
93 points, Virginie Boone, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2025)
A sweet, ripe blackberry pastille aroma joins forces with a dusty mineral note similar to the white dust that coats driveway gravel. Blackberries dominate the palate, as well, joined by bursts of black licorice and thyme. Apogee offers a rare combination of dazzling acidity and grippy tannins that will make you think about laying down a few bottles for posterity. Enjoy from 2027 to 2042.
93 points, Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast (Oct 2025)
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