Pepper Bridge 2009 Trine Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Country: US / Trine
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington
Winery: Pepper Bridge / Walla Walla Valley (WA)

Trine, named for the three main partners at Pepper Bridge winery, is predominantly equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a final 12% of the blend divvied up among the other three Bordeaux red grapes. It shows good balance and complexity, phenolic ripeness, texture and herbal detail. But despite so many good traits, it has less concentration than most wines in its price category.