Washington State is an ideal location to maximize the expression of Syrah.
Spicy, rich and complex in flavor, with soft tannins and bright acidity, Columbia Valley Syrah is an excellent choice for pairing with food.
This full-bodied Syrah has intense, fruity aromas of blackberry, cassis and black plum accented with hints of violet, black peppercorn and anise.
On the palate, it offers spicy, dark fruit flavors, a rich, smooth mouthfeel and a velvety finish.
Over 40 years of meticulous vineyard management and winemaking experience are the foundation of our wines' quality and exceptional reputation.
We are involved in every step of the growing and vinification of our own wines.
Each lot was hand harvested, gently crushed and placed into 1.5 ton stainless steel fermenters.
Throughout the winemaking process, the fruit was gently handled by hand punchdown and gravity assisted fermentation, with 10% of the stems replaced to retain smooth tannins and pigment.
All wines are cleanly racked in small oak barrels (20% new) from France, the United States and Hungary and aged for 18 months in barrels.
L'Ecole No. 41 means school at number 41 in French.
The label depicts a school of historical value from that time, and the name comes from the fact that the area was Frenchtown, where many French Canadians lived.
This school has been the winery since it was founded.
L'Ecole No. 41 is the third oldest winery in Walla Walla and is one of the most highly regarded and well-known handcrafted wineries in Washington State.
The winery has received numerous awards around the world, including being named one of Wine Enthusiast magazine's top 100 wineries in the world 15 times, and in 2014 Estate Ferguson won the World Bordeaux Blend Award.
Recently, owner Marty Crabb was named one of the Most Influential People in the Wine Industry for 2021/22.
The award recognizes Marty's leadership, innovation, inspiration and positive impact on American wine culture.
While L'Ecole has built long-standing, friendly relationships with the great historic vineyards of Washington State, it is also renowned for continually investing in Seven Hills Vineyard, the oldest in Walla Walla, and for continuing to improve the quality of its wines to international standards.
Owner Marty Crabb has been named one of the most influential people in the wine industry.