Pepper Bridge

Located in the Cottonwood Glen area of the eastern edge of the Walla Walla Valley, nearly on top of the Oregon state line, Pepper Bridge Vineyard was planted in 1991 by Norm McKibben. Beginning with just 10 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, this vineyard has grown to over 190 acres and includes numerous other varietals. The soils are deep silt and loam, and the vines are planted on elevated terrace islands formed by ancient slackwater drainage from the Walla Walla River at about 900 feet elevation.

These islands sit above the valley floor which maximizes air drainage. Vertical shoot positioning of the vines maximizes sun exposure. The vineyard utilizes drip irrigation, with season long moisture monitoring to maximize fruit quality and vine health. Wines made from Pepper Bridge Vineyard have distinct characteristics, such as earthiness, black pepper, notes of eucalyptus and intriguing floral components. Pepper Bridge Vineyard is also sustainably farmed and VINEA certified.*  Always a late ripening site, we can count on this vineyard year after year for its balance and classic Walla Walla profile, evident in both the aromatics and palate.

We currently source Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from this vineyard.