L'Ecole No 41 Ferguson Vineyard - 2022 (750ml)

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$111.99 price per bottle Expert Advice

96 PTS JamesSuckling. com, Claire Nesbitt - March 2025. Sandalwood, wild blueberries, cranberries, cloves, cocoa and sage on the nose, followed by a polished, firm and full-bodied palate that has both depth and excellent freshness. I like the dried-herb undertones. Tight and polished. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec, and 5% Petit Verdot. Try from 2028. . 95 PTS Vinous, Eric Guido - October 2025. The 2022 Red Wine Estate Ferguson Vineyard takes its time in the glass as hints of autumnal spice, dried rose tones, graphite and black cherries combine. It sweeps across the palate, silken yet lifted and fresh, with crisp mineral tones and polished red berry fruits that slowly saturate. Edgy tannins mingle with a chalky sensation under an air of sweet lavender. The 2022 finishes with exceptional length yet also poise. The Ferguson will both require and reward patience. . 95 PTS Jeb Dunnuck, Virginie Boone - July 2025. Proving the sum is often greater than the parts, the 2022 Estate Ferguson Vineyard blends 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec, and 5% Petit Verdot into a cohesive whole that’s plush, high-toned, and lengthy on the midpalate. Full-bodied, with bright underpinnings of acidity, the minerally touches of stone and gravel push it to even higher heights, the wine worth aging a solid 12-15 years. . 94 PTS CELLAR SELECTION Wine Enthusiast, Michael Alberty - October 2025. A classic blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot, the Ferguson is a wine to grow older with. An earthy blackberry tea aroma is joined by bursts of boysenberries and jasmine. The wine’s juicy acidity and muscular, grippy tannins support its black cherry, wet stone, bergamot and toasted marshmallow flavors. Enjoy now until 2038. Tasting Notes. Shaped by its unique volcanic basalt terroir, Ferguson is a powerfully structured, energetic, and cellar-worthy wine. The nose unfolds with complex, mineral-infused aromas of cassis, blackberry, crushed rock, espresso bean, and sandalwood. Layers of black fruit flavors are laced with baking spice and black pepper, all supported by expressive, yet seamlessly integrated tannins that resonate with basaltic and graphite notes. Intense, racy, and structured, Ferguson’s pronounced natural acidity carries through to a compelling and enduring finish.