{"product_id":"long-shadows-pedestal-merlot-2007","title":"Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot 2007","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Aromatically pure and focused, brimming with currant, blackberry and currant fruit shaded with white pepper and allspice. Hints at wet earth as the finish persists impressively. It seems like this can go on for a long time in the cellar. Drink now through 2017.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003e- Wine Spectator's Insider (Aug. 2010), 93 pts \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"The 2007 Pedestal Merlot is the project of Michel Rolland. This latest release is composed of 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot aged for 20 months in 80% new French oak. It reveals a fragrant nose of sandalwood, incense, sage, cinnamon, black cherry, and black currant. Elegant on the palate despite its ample size, it is loaded with succulent fruit set off by enough ripe tannin to support an additional 3-4 years of cellaring. It will deliver prime drinking from 2013 to 2027.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003e- Wine Advocate (Aug. 2010), 94 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tFounded by Washington wine pioneer Allen Shoup, Long Shadows Vintners is a collection of ultra-premium wineries comprised of internationally acclaimed winemakers from the major wine regions of the world. Each winemaker is a partner in a unique winery dedicated to producing a single Columbia Valley wine representing a 'best of type' that reflects the winemaker's signature style and the viticultural excellence of Washington State's Columbia Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThey construct wines in their own style, and with their own complexity, while striving to improve upon their singular benchmarks. Beginning with the 2003 crush, they are crafting signature wines that carry great promise for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThey have devoted hundreds of hours sampling the many wines originating from the most important vineyards, and chose those particular vineyards that fit the desired style and type of wines each hopes to create. Grapes from every sub-appellation of the Columbia Valley were selected to take the fullest advantage of the region's individual microclimates and terroirs.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"Long Shadows is the brainchild of Alan Shoup, longtime CEO of Chateau Ste-Michelle. It is a consortium of seven different labels, each with its own star winemaker who has a 25% share in the brand. The concept is that each is dedicated to producing a single Columbia Valley wine representing as best of typesthat reflects the winemaker's signature style. For the second straight year, every wine in this portfolio has achieved an outstanding rating. For this, the credit goes to Alan Shoup who put it all together.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003e- Wine Advocate (Issue 177, July 2008)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Long Shadows Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948714029103,"sku":"W0EE864017MRM","price":61.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/long-shadows-pedestal-merlot-2007","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}