2003 Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot
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(made by Michel Rolland) Good full ruby. Aromas of cassis, dark plum, leather, licorice, tobacco and nutty oak. Sweet, fat and plush, with ripe acidity giving a juicy quality and firm shape to the layered flavors. Finishes with substantial broad tannins and lingering notes of torrefaction.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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None other than Michel Rolland, of Pomerol and flying winemaker fame, is at the helm of this Long Shadows consortium winery. A firm believer in ripe tannin and gentle winemaking to promote fruit flavors and avoid harshness or edginess, Rolland must have loved the long hang-times possible in Washington State’s Columbia Valley. The 2003 Pedestal (553 cases) sports a deep nose of ripe cherries and toasty oak. Fashioned from 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, this beauty broadens on the palate to reveal lush layers of thick, silky-textured red fruits. Pure, concentrated, and medium to full-bodied, it is an engaging, hedonistic wine. Drink it over the next 12-15 years. Tel. (206) 396-9628; www.longshadows.com