Long Shadows Vintners
Pedestal Columbia Valley Merlot
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
I can never resist the Pedestal. Super young and tight but life is short!
I can never resist the Pedestal. Super young and tight but life is short!
Mar 31st, 2018
This wine is made in conjunction with consultant Michel Rolland. The blend is 81% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1-2% of both Petit Verdot and Malbec. It's meant to be made in a Pomerol style. On the nose; ripe, lush, sweet black currants, sweet tarry notes, black licorice, soft pepper, violets, understated mint and fresh, dark. fresh floral bouquet. The mouthfeel is stunning as are the fruits. Fresh, ripe, nearly candied, blackberries, dark cherries, notes of blueberries, black raspberries/cola, gentle spices, elegant minerals, loamy soils, liquid violets and a gorgeous, long finishing. Comparing other most quality wine prices, this a steal at $60. Photos of one of their vineyards, Gilles in the lab and a hand blown glass artwork in their tasting room.
This wine is made in conjunction with consultant Michel Rolland. The blend is 81% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1-2% of both Petit Verdot and Malbec. It's meant to be made in a Pomerol style. On the nose; ripe, lush, sweet black currants, sweet tarry notes, black licorice, soft pepper, violets, understated mint and fresh, dark. fresh floral bouquet. The mouthfeel is stunning as are the fruits. Fresh, ripe, nearly candied, blackberries, dark cherries, notes of blueberries, black raspberries/cola, gentle spices, elegant minerals, loamy soils, liquid violets and a gorgeous, long finishing. Comparing other most quality wine prices, this a steal at $60. Photos of one of their vineyards, Gilles in the lab and a hand blown glass artwork in their tasting room.
2 people found it helpfulAug 15th, 2017
Still young and rather tannic. After 60 minutes you get a feel for the future. Delicious.
Still young and rather tannic. After 60 minutes you get a feel for the future. Delicious.
1 person found it helpfulApr 8th, 2020
One of the best Merlot blend QPRs out there.
One of the best Merlot blend QPRs out there.
Dec 9th, 2020
Whoa! A killer wine for a school night...Michel Rolland has another winner here. Definitely needs a little time to open up - a little spicy, super nice ripe fruit, licorice... almost surprising that it’s a merlot. Enjoyed in June 2020. Actually worked well with chicken fried steak, mash potatoes and gravy.
Whoa! A killer wine for a school night...Michel Rolland has another winner here. Definitely needs a little time to open up - a little spicy, super nice ripe fruit, licorice... almost surprising that it’s a merlot. Enjoyed in June 2020. Actually worked well with chicken fried steak, mash potatoes and gravy.
Jun 9th, 2020
Lovely wine with tremendous time to spare!
Lovely wine with tremendous time to spare!
Sep 12th, 2019Love the wine/love the lineup! Medium+. Great balance and acidity. Nice complexity, great price. What else is there?
Love the wine/love the lineup! Medium+. Great balance and acidity. Nice complexity, great price. What else is there?
Sep 22nd, 2018Wonderful Merlot. Nose of wild berries and bittersweet chocolate. The entry of this wine is dark. Brambly and blackberry and baking chocolate. The middle has a chocolate covered almond character to it. Hint of herb. Finished with toasted oak and nice acidity. I am 100% sure I will not have the willpower to hold on to my other bottle of this. I can also appreciate the 95 this one scored as well. Nice, nice Columbia Valley Merlot! Rolland and merlot are an excellent combo!
Wonderful Merlot. Nose of wild berries and bittersweet chocolate. The entry of this wine is dark. Brambly and blackberry and baking chocolate. The middle has a chocolate covered almond character to it. Hint of herb. Finished with toasted oak and nice acidity. I am 100% sure I will not have the willpower to hold on to my other bottle of this. I can also appreciate the 95 this one scored as well. Nice, nice Columbia Valley Merlot! Rolland and merlot are an excellent combo!
Sep 11th, 2018
2014 vintage. Big and complex. Nose of cherry. Cherry and cassis flavors 2 with a slight chocolate finish.
2014 vintage. Big and complex. Nose of cherry. Cherry and cassis flavors 2 with a slight chocolate finish.
Mar 11th, 2018