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Long Shadows Vintners Pedestal Columbia Valley Merlot 2013
A stunning red from Washington State. Limited. 94 Points Robert Parker: "One of my favorites in the 2013 lineup is the 2013 Pedestal Merlot. Made by Michel Rolland and blended with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and smaller parts Malbec and Cabernet Franc, aged 22 months in 85% new French oak, its deep purple color is followed by fabulous notes of plums, coffee beans, spice box and sweet oak in a full-bodied, decadent, ripe and expansive package. In general, Cabernet was more successful than Merlot in 2013, but you wouldn’t know it by tasting this beauty. Drink it anytime over the coming decade." From international wine consultant Michel Rolland and Washington State wine visionary Allen Shoup, this limited release Merlot has been a regular top-scoring favorite of critic Robert Parker.
Ratings on Delectable
Rafael Landestoy 
We're huge fans of the Long Shadows wines.
We're huge fans of the Long Shadows wines.
9.2Tobin Trevarthen
Nice merlot. Black cherry dominate.
Nice merlot. Black cherry dominate.
9.0Rafael Landestoy
Really hot but you can see what this will become with age. Decanted for hours but didn't blow off.
Really hot but you can see what this will become with age. Decanted for hours but didn't blow off.
9.0
Anna Marie Dos Remedios
Rich. Deep. Vanilla. Smooth.
Rich. Deep. Vanilla. Smooth.
9.0Charles (Chad) Bucklin
Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising
Needs time but could become extremely successful. #washington #longshadows
Needs time but could become extremely successful. #washington #longshadows
8.6
Elizabeth Dz
Wonderful nose
Wonderful nose
9.2
Michael Seely
2013 1.5 liter delivered!
2013 1.5 liter delivered!
9.4
Eric S
At $50ish this is QPR at its finest. Killer balance. Blackberries, licorice, iron, blood, and tobacco. Never seems to have an off vintage. I think Longshadows is my favorite domestic red lineup.
At $50ish this is QPR at its finest. Killer balance. Blackberries, licorice, iron, blood, and tobacco. Never seems to have an off vintage. I think Longshadows is my favorite domestic red lineup.
9.7
Doug Adams
2013 vintage.
2013 vintage.
9.1
Sarah Oettel
Beautiful suede, blueberry pie--baked crust, caramelized sugar, warm compote, fresh mint. Nice structure.
Beautiful suede, blueberry pie--baked crust, caramelized sugar, warm compote, fresh mint. Nice structure.
9.2
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