2011 is STILL young.... I would say hold it another year or two if you can. Tight floral notes of cherry, fig, and something herbaceous, maybe sage. On the palette the tannins are still concentrated mid-palette. Black cherry, baking spices and toasty oak notes are most prevalent. Yum!
2011 is STILL young.... I would say hold it another year or two if you can. Tight floral notes of cherry, fig, and something herbaceous, maybe sage. On the palette the tannins are still concentrated mid-palette. Black cherry, baking spices and toasty oak notes are most prevalent. Yum!
Apr 10th, 2020
Blackberry, hint of cayenne, cocoa & cedar. One of my favorites in Long Shadows portfolio.
Blackberry, hint of cayenne, cocoa & cedar. One of my favorites in Long Shadows portfolio.
Jan 3rd, 2015
Anything done by Phillipe is amazing and at this price point, what a treat!
Anything done by Phillipe is amazing and at this price point, what a treat!
Dec 5th, 2014
Nice bright complex nose. Big rich. Chocolate cream sauce with bite of tannins. $63
Nice bright complex nose. Big rich. Chocolate cream sauce with bite of tannins. $63
Apr 29th, 2014
Delicious! Very smooth but a bit pricey.
Delicious! Very smooth but a bit pricey.
Sep 19th, 2018
Lord - another Walla suitcase bottle down. Inky dark. Amaze.
Lord - another Walla suitcase bottle down. Inky dark. Amaze.
Dec 24th, 2016
Score again with this wine! #2 random pick from Whole Foods today that turned out great.
Score again with this wine! #2 random pick from Whole Foods today that turned out great.
Jul 24th, 2015
I had the 2011. When we open the bottle there was a very strong plum and black licorice aroma, almost a bit too strong for me. However once it was decanted and allowed to sit the plum softened a bit and the licorice backed down, there was now a hint of Cedar and a touch of spice. Upon tasting 2011 you're greeted with a rich well structured wine with a mix of Cassis, Oak and to me a hint of tobacco, (others did not get the tobacco), with tannins that finish very nicely. However, I think we open this up too early and it may be better off visited after it is allowed to sit for a while longer. Do not get me wrong it is still a lovely bottle and it and it was well received, I will revisit this wine in a couple of years and compare the evolution of its maturity.
I had the 2011. When we open the bottle there was a very strong plum and black licorice aroma, almost a bit too strong for me. However once it was decanted and allowed to sit the plum softened a bit and the licorice backed down, there was now a hint of Cedar and a touch of spice. Upon tasting 2011 you're greeted with a rich well structured wine with a mix of Cassis, Oak and to me a hint of tobacco, (others did not get the tobacco), with tannins that finish very nicely. However, I think we open this up too early and it may be better off visited after it is allowed to sit for a while longer. Do not get me wrong it is still a lovely bottle and it and it was well received, I will revisit this wine in a couple of years and compare the evolution of its maturity.
May 31st, 2015
A 2011 offering from the Columbia Valley Long Shadow Vintners Collection featuring a delightful blending of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.
A 2011 offering from the Columbia Valley Long Shadow Vintners Collection featuring a delightful blending of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.
Jan 25th, 2015
David, thank you for suggesting this wine!
David, thank you for suggesting this wine!
Dec 25th, 2014
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
