Long Shadows Vintners

Pedestal Columbia Valley Merlot

9.219 ratings

9.36 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

9.5

Not showing a bit of age. Could go another five years easy.

Not showing a bit of age. Could go another five years easy.

Jan 8th, 2017

9.7

This is a screaming Merlot. It screams plum, big Washington, and Michel Rolland all rolled into one. Decanting is a must. 2004

This is a screaming Merlot. It screams plum, big Washington, and Michel Rolland all rolled into one. Decanting is a must. 2004

May 2nd, 2015

8.9

I probably would not spend $50 on this wine due to age. If it was younger I would have rated it a 9.0

I probably would not spend $50 on this wine due to age. If it was younger I would have rated it a 9.0

Mar 31st, 2019

9.6

Great magnum,

Great magnum,

Mar 12th, 2019

8.9

A little portish. Compared next to 11 Barolo so stood no chance.

A little portish. Compared next to 11 Barolo so stood no chance.

Jan 6th, 2019

9.6

94

94

Oct 28th, 2013

Justin Stephens

8.7

Justin had this 8 years ago

Justin had this 8 years ago

Sep 18th, 2016

9.2

Bryant had this 10 years ago

Bryant had this 10 years ago

Apr 8th, 2015

9.7

Peter had this 11 years ago

Peter had this 11 years ago

Nov 30th, 2013

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.9

Joe had this 11 years ago

Joe had this 11 years ago

Oct 20th, 2013