{"product_id":"long-shadows-pirouette-meritage-2010","title":"Long Shadows Pirouette Meritage 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLong Shadows Pirouette Meritage 2010 is mader from 59% Cabernet Sauvignon 31% Merlot 10% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Offering ripe, toasty notes of smoked earth, herbs, chocolate and assorted black fruits, it is medium-bodied, firm and focused on the palate, with great acidity and edgy tannin. It's a classy, elegant and age-worthy Bordeaux blend that should evolve positively for 3-4 years and have 10-12 years of ultimate longevity.\" \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e- Parker 92 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-descr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\tPhilippe Melka and Agustin Huneeus, Sr. teamed to combine the traditions of old world winemaking, the advancements of new world technology, and small lots from Washington State's finest vineyards to craft this enticing red blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\tThe 2010 growing season was cooler than recent preceding vintages, resulting in comparisons to 1999, a vintage remembered for the excellent color, flavor and varietal character of its wines.  In 2010, a cool spring delayed flowering and reduced fruit set, then temperatures remained moderate throughout the summer.  As a result, we worked with growers to drop grape clusters and open up the canopies early in the season so that when the warm weather finally arrived in late September, the vines were well-positioned to finish off ripening and yield beautifully concentrated fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-summary\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\tDeep and inky, the 2010 Pirouette offers a well integrated concentration of flavors and silky tannins.  Black cherry, dark chocolate, graphite, sweet plum and black licorice aromas and flavors deliver layers of complexity, while the wine’s lush mouth feel provides a rich mid-palate and pleasant crème brulee finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#800000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST, CELLAR SELECTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Long Shadows Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948779335727,"sku":"W0EE864035CSM","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/longshadowspiourette.jpg?v=1771483584","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/long-shadows-pirouette-meritage-2010","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}