Wine Tasting featuring L'Ecole No 41
October 22, 2009 (Thu)
from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Renton, WA
Event Details
Wine OR Wine & Food
Thursday, October 22nd, 5p - 7p
L’Ecole No 41
(Walla Walla, WA)
Tasting fee: $10. Waived with purchase of any featured selection and for all Wine Club Members.
Save 10% off all featured wines.A
family-owned business, L'Ecole Nº 41 was founded by Jean and Baker
Ferguson. Today, the winery is owned and operated by their daughter and
son-in-law, Megan and Martin Clubb.
Built
in 1915, the schoolhouse is located in historic Frenchtown, a small
community just west of Walla Walla, Washington. Frenchtown derived its
name from the many French-Canadians who settled the valley during the
early 1800s. Legend has it, these men of French descent were raising
grapes and producing wine. By the 1860s, nurseries, vineyards and
winemaking had become a part of the regions' growing economy. The name
- L'Ecole Nº 41 French for "the school" located in district number 41 -
was chosen to salute these pioneer viticulture efforts.
The
winery is currently producing about 30,000 cases annually. Our
Semillon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are all
barrel aged, creating a significant demand for barrel storage. In the
fall of 2003, we completed the construction of a new concrete tilt
barrel storage facility that accommodates our current inventory of over
2,000 French and American oak barrels.
In
the spring of 2004, we planted 1.3 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon next to
the winery. We are pleased to provide visitors the opportunity to
observe a working vineyard.
WINE
2008 Chenin Blanc ~ $14.39 reg. $15.99
"Walla
Voila" is our old vine, Vouvray style Chenin Blanc produced since 1987.
Jean Ferguson, L'Ecole Nº 41's founding winemaker, loved this wine and
crafted her version of Vouvray through cold fermentation to enhance the
fruity and floral esters of this delicious variety. Pronounced with a
French accent as "Walla Woila" or "here it is!!", this regional
whimsical pun captures the lively and vibrant flavors of this grape.
2007 Recess Red ~ $17.99 reg. $19.99
After
the last bell of the day has rung and work is put away, everyone needs
to take time to relax and enjoy life’s treasures. We have the perfect
wine for these moments, Recess Red. You are never too old for Recess!
2006 Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Merlot Walla Walla Valley ~ $26.99 reg. $29.99
Our
Estate Seven Hills Vineyard Merlot shows its characteristic cedary,
silky black cherry fruit, with cool mint and baking spice aromas and a
gripping mix of blueberry, blackberry and cocoa on an elegant, earthy
mineral finish.
2005 Perigee Red Blend ~ $35.99 reg. $39.99
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