

2021 2021 Pedestal
- Winemaker Gilles Nicault
- Appellation Columbia Valley
- Varietal Merlot
Originally created in collaboration with acclaimed winemaker Michel Rolland, this unique Merlot blend is produced by Long Shadows’ Director of Winemaking, Gilles Nicault.
Tasting Notes:
PDFThe 2021 Pedestal Merlot is a stunning wine with enticing aromas of black cherry and sweet spice. On the palate, vibrant layers of dark fruit, including plum, blackberry, and black cherry, are seamlessly integrated with notes of oak spice. The mouthfeel is balanced and richly textured from entry to mid-palate, culminating in a long, memorable finish.
Vineyards
The Wahluke Slope’s Weinbau and Stone Tree Vineyards are warm sites that grow dark, richly textured Merlot and serve as the primary source for the 2021 Pedestal. White Bluff’s Dionysus Vineyard Merlot and Petit Verdot contribute to the wine’s rich, opulent mouthfeel. Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon adds backbone.

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