Long Shadows Vintners Collection - Merlot Pedestal Columbia Valley 2018 (750ml)
Price: $69.99
Sale Price: $59.98
| Producer | Long Shadows Vintners Collection |
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| Country | US - Washington State |
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| Region | Columbia Valley |
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| Varietal | Merlot |
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| Vintage | 2018 |
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| Sku | 43368 |
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Decanter: 96 Points
An utterly spectacular showing from this exciting vintage. 82% Merlot with the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, this revels in its Turkish coffee aromas with sandalwood, dark currants, chocolate fudge and blueberry compote rounding out the bouquet. This presents a hedonistic bent with an intense mouthfeel and glorious length. Unabashedly big, the acidity and firm tannins hold this gorgeous core of blue and dark fruits in place. Drinking Window: 2021 - 2040.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
Dark-fruited and with a dense and inky core, the 2018 Pedestal Merlot offers aromas of resinous purple flowers with hints of oak and blackberry jus. Full-bodied and firm on the palate, the deep and complex expression will take another year to fill out its shoes. The wine ahs firm gripping tannins across the mid-palate along with a tight mineral tension, then lingers with persistent notions of spiced plum compote and graphite. Give it another year in the bottle, and then drink it over the next 10 to 12 years.
