{"product_id":"long-shadows-pedestal-merlot-2018","title":"Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot is made from \u003cspan\u003e82% merlot, 15% cabernet sauvignon and 3% petit verdot.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichel 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. 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