Long Shadows Vintners

Pedestal Columbia Valley Merlot

9.325 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Bryant Bickel

The usually tight tannic punch has faded and melded with the usual Washington velvet, a dark abyss of blackberry, plum, black cherry, it's in a nice place, I honestly wanted the kick in the mouth, but it's more elegant than you would expect. And I'm okay with buying her dinner, cause she delivers! She wore the long dress, thought I'd be looking at a short skirt, but this long dress is taking me home, thanks! She got feisty after she opened up & she delivers impressed! Give it 1hr and she will sing in your ear!

The usually tight tannic punch has faded and melded with the usual Washington velvet, a dark abyss of blackberry, plum, black cherry, it's in a nice place, I honestly wanted the kick in the mouth, but it's more elegant than you would expect. And I'm okay with buying her dinner, cause she delivers! She wore the long dress, thought I'd be looking at a short skirt, but this long dress is taking me home, thanks! She got feisty after she opened up & she delivers impressed! Give it 1hr and she will sing in your ear!

3 people found it helpfulNov 4th, 2014
Mitch Cahoon

Sommelier/Wine Director Petra's Bistro & Wine Bar

9.5

Powerful, deftly balanced. Still very young. One of the best new world Merlots I've tasted

Powerful, deftly balanced. Still very young. One of the best new world Merlots I've tasted

Apr 27th, 2013
Monica Prelle

Big and oaky. Needs time.

Big and oaky. Needs time.

Apr 27th, 2013
romo

Vaguely impressive. Correct.

Vaguely impressive. Correct.

Nov 29th, 2019
Kirk F
9.4

One of the best takes on Merlot I’ve had, certainly the best Washington version and my first Long Shadows wine. In a perfect window but this had plenty of stuffing to go another 10. Looked up the winemaker notes and they are spot on: Wonderful intensity of fruit, with a vivid array of black currant, cocoa, violet and smoky aromas that lead to a full-bodied mid-palate marked by ripe blackberry flavors. Rich and complex, yet pure and focused, with supple tannins that provide a silky and prolonged finish.

Really, really good. 😃

That’s
@Michael Mathews stoking the 🔥

One of the best takes on Merlot I’ve had, certainly the best Washington version and my first Long Shadows wine. In a perfect window but this had plenty of stuffing to go another 10. Looked up the winemaker notes and they are spot on: Wonderful intensity of fruit, with a vivid array of black currant, cocoa, violet and smoky aromas that lead to a full-bodied mid-palate marked by ripe blackberry flavors. Rich and complex, yet pure and focused, with supple tannins that provide a silky and prolonged finish.

Really, really good. 😃

That’s
@Michael Mathews stoking the 🔥

Jul 15th, 2018
Michael Seely

Loved it

Loved it

Jul 14th, 2016
Cindy Cammack

Bin 105 tasting. Smooth, nice dry finish.

Bin 105 tasting. Smooth, nice dry finish.

Aug 24th, 2013
Andy Hall

Delightful! Another strong Wash state showing.

Delightful! Another strong Wash state showing.

May 28th, 2013
Andy Hall

Andy had this 2 years ago

Andy had this 2 years ago

May 5th, 2022
Kevin Blix

Kevin had this 2 years ago

Kevin had this 2 years ago

Mar 27th, 2022