{"product_id":"long-shadows-pedestal-merlot-2015","title":"Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMichel Rolland, Pomerol vintner and consultant to many of the world's top wineries, teamed with Washington State wine visionary Allen Shoup to produce this limited release wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWith its intense color and inviting aromas of dark berries, licorice, baking spice and a hint of smoke, the Pedestal is a bold wine that leaves a lasting impression. Dark fruit flavors integrated with sweetness from the barrel and richness from the tannins come together seamlessly, lingering across a structured mid-palate and lengthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWinemaking: Hand-harvested grapes were double-sorted to remove green material that might impart harsh tannins, then most of the lots were cold soaked to build richness and flavor before undergoing whole-berry fermentation in 55L upright French wood tanks. This, combined with gentle pump-overs throughout fermentation, enhanced the wine’s color, texture and mouthfeel. The finished wine was aged 22 months in 85% new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The 2015 Pedestal Merlot from Long Shadows is a blend of 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot aged 22 months in 85% new French oak barrels. Crème de cassis, wood smoke, scorched earth, and graphite characteristics all emerge from this rich, full-bodied, voluptuous beauty that has more mid-palate depth and richness than any other Merlot made in the state. With ample tannin, it will benefit from a year or three and keep for 15. It's a gorgeous wine.\"\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck (April 2018), 96 pts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber 83 in Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wines of 2018\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Long Shadows Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948965654575,"sku":"W0EE864061MRM","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/long_shadows_pedestal_merlot_2011_label_f1dc9093-7eaf-4395-aa97-267ec3531443.jpg?v=1771486179","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/long-shadows-pedestal-merlot-2015","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}