{"product_id":"long-shadows-pedestal-merlot-2016","title":"Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot 2016","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 2016 Pedestal from Michel Rolland checks in as a blend of 75% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot that spent 22 months in 85% new French oak. It has a rocking bouquet of smoked black fruits, espresso, chocolate, and tobacco that gives way to a full-bodied, plump, incredibly sexy red that does everything right. It's one serious mouthful of Merlot and should keep for 10-12 years.\" -\u003cb\u003e Jeb Dunnuck (April 2019), 95 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"The 2016 Pedestal Merlot has a precise nose of dusty plum, red flowers and soft oak tones with an elegant aroma of pencil lead fluttering about. The medium to full-bodied palate is clean and correct, with plush dark red fruit, dusty tannins, purple flowers and soft oak spices of vanilla, cardamom and nutmeg. The wine ends with a long, thoughtful, well-balanced finish that delivers complexity and pleasure simultaneously. Michel Rolland made this beauty of a bottle. - Anthony Mueller\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #246, December 2019), 94 pts\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Long Shadows Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949007204399,"sku":"W0EE864072MRM","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_663ca2b8-43b5-48f2-966c-f1660589ffc4.jpg?v=1771487273","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/long-shadows-pedestal-merlot-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}