{"product_id":"long-shadows-pirouette-meritage-2011","title":"Long Shadows Pirouette Meritage 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eLong Shadows Pirouette Meritage 2011  is madfe from 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 15% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eVintage: The 2011 vintage produced wines that offer the best of both worlds: intense, vibrant and immediately enjoyable in their youth with firm structure and ripe tannins that make them excellent candidates for the cellar. Credit a cool spring, moderate summer and warm September. The temperate spring and summer conditions that defined most of the season developed fresh, intense black fruit character in the grapes. September's warm days allowed the grapes to reach physiological maturity and finish ripening perfectly. Cool fall evenings offset the warm days to preserve the grapes' acidity and ripe tannins, resulting in wines with great structure and backbone.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tTasting Notes: Opaque in color with intense aromas and flavors of ripe plum, black licorice and cedar that shine through from start to finish. Distinctive nuances of cassis, oak spice and mocha on the mid-palate carry the long, supple finish. A bold yet balanced wine with an impressive backbone providing both firm structure and richness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eHand-sorted grapes underwent a variety of fermentation techniques to enhance each component of this graceful blend. Cabernet Sauvignon was fermented with native yeast in 400L oak barrels that were gently rolled to add to the wine’s structure and rich tannins without imparting bitterness. The remaining grapes were fermented in traditional stainless steel tanks, with select lots enjoying longer skin contact to enhance the wine’s dark color and mid-palate. Aged 22 months in French oak barrels, 75% new, before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eAlcohol: 14.9%\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tpH: 3.72\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tTA: 5.3 grams \/ L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Long Shadows Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948804763695,"sku":"W0EE864043CSM","price":45.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/long-shadows-pirouette-meritage-2011","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}