Long Shadows Vintners Collection
Krug
Krug Collection Brut Champagne Blend 1989
gorgeous stuff. Light gold in color. Honey, brioche, delicate lemon, shells. Beautifully resolved and balanced. Complex and long. Great — 9 months ago
Long Shadows Vintners
Sequel Columbia Valley Syrah 2004
Lovely, deep, rich Syrah. Plums, Raisins and blackberries. — a month ago
Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection Los Alamos Vineyards Chardonnay 2022
Malo, butter, minerality, orchard fruit.
Really pretty Burgundian style chard.
Just ripe green fruit. Crisp. Tantalizing. Mineral.
Long finish on the fruit. Would be nice to lay down. — 8 months ago
Bodegas Faustino
Art Collection Rioja Tempranillo 2021
Traditional Rioja blend. Dark ruby color. Aromas and flavors of ripe plum, blackberry, leather, graphite and mushrooms. Long and very spicy/savory finish. Tight tannins, nicely structured and very well balanced. Beautiful label that includes a Rembrandt painting. Outstanding QPR. Incredible surprise. Appreciate you sharing this bottle, Chris B! — 2 years ago
Long Shadows Vintners
Pedestal Columbia Valley Merlot 2015
2018. Decanted for about an hour and improved with more time. — 2 months ago
Long Shadows Vintners
Poet's Leap Columbia Valley Riesling 2023
My two-day Pork Chop marinade. I have found the Long Shadows Poet Leap to be the perfect pairing.
Here is the recipe. Try it sometime.
4-6 thick cut bone-in pork chops
- 1 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of Tamari soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
- 2 scallions chopped
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of Lee Kim Kee brand chili sauce
-1 1/2 teaspoons of ginger finely chopped (I triple this)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic finely chopped (again.
I double this)
- 3/4 cup of cilantro finely chopped (no stems)
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
— 7 months ago
Peju Province Winery
Legacy Collection Carneros Chardonnay 2022
Deep lemon with aromas of stone fruit, floral, spice and citrus, under went sur lie and French oak aging. On the palate apple flavors of melon and pear, with Meyer lemon zest, vanilla and toasty notes. Nice balance with bright acidity on long creamy finish, savory with citrus, spicy oak and mineral ending, very nice! — 9 months ago
Freddy R. Troya
Ca’ del Bosco “Annamaria Clementi” Franciacorta 2016, Franciacorta DOCG, Lombardy, Italy 🇮🇹
Overview
Prestige cuvée Franciacorta from Ca’ del Bosco, crafted using the traditional method and aged extensively on lees. The blend includes Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco, the latter adding a distinctive Italian identity rarely seen in Champagne. The 2016 vintage shows exceptional balance and refinement, delivering the depth and elegance expected from one of Italy’s most iconic sparkling wines.
Aromas & Flavors
White peach, baked apple, citrus zest, toasted brioche, almond pastry, and delicate floral tones. Subtle hints of honey, lemon curd, and crushed stone emerge with air, giving the wine impressive aromatic complexity.
Mouthfeel
Ultra-fine mousse with a creamy yet energetic texture. Structured and layered with vibrant acidity supporting a deep mid-palate. Long, persistent finish with elegance and precision, prestige cuvée level balance that rivals top Champagne houses.
Food Pairings
Lobster or scallop crudo. Oysters with citrus mignonette. Truffle risotto. Branzino or Dover sole. Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Verdict
A striking example of Franciacorta at its highest level, refined, expressive, and unmistakably luxurious. The structure and finesse easily evoke comparisons with tête de cuvée Champagne, yet the presence of Pinot Bianco adds a subtle Italian nuance that sets it apart.
Did You Know?
Franciacorta requires longer minimum lees aging than Champagne for vintage wines (at least 30 months for vintage expressions), contributing to the creamy texture and complexity found in prestige cuvées like Annamaria Clementi.
🍷 Personal Pick
Absolutely a “whoa factor” sparkling wine, each glass reveals depth and refinement comparable to top Champagne prestige cuvées, yet with a distinctive Italian signature.
— 12 days ago