2016 2016 Pedestal
- Winemaker Michel Rolland
- Appellation Columbia Valley
- Varietal Merlot
Michel Rolland, Pomerol vintner and consultant to many of the world's top wineries, provided the vision for this limited production Merlot.
Tasting Notes:
PDFA beautiful, dark opaque wine with expressive aromas of black cherry, cinnamon, cocoa, oak spice and a hint of sweet violet. Rich and balanced on the palate with layers of huckleberry, bittersweet chocolate and dark fruit flavors that leave a bold, yet refined, impression on the finish.
Vineyards
The 2016 Pedestal is a blend of one-third Wahluke Slope grapes that give Pedestal its bright, vibrant character, along with pretty violet and red cherry aromas and flavors. Dionysus and Bacchus Vineyard vines, planted in the late 1980s and early 1990s, comprise another third of the blend, adding black cherry and spice. Grapes from the Red Mountain area vineyards (25%) bring structure and complexity, and a small selection of top Horse Heaven Hills vineyards (11%) contribute refined tannins and layered complexity.