{"product_id":"2021-long-shadows-pedestal-merlot-750ml","title":"2021 Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the bold and sophisticated collaboration of the Columbia Valley with the 2021 Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot at VS Liquor. Part of the visionary Long Shadows Vintners collection, Pedestal is the result of a partnership between Washington wine pioneer Allen Shoup and world-renowned winemaker Michel Rolland. The vsliquor.com website features this 750ml masterpiece, which demonstrates that Washington State can produce Merlot of world-class stature. The 2021 vintage is a masterful blend of Merlot with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, sourced from premier vineyard sites including Conner-Lee and Weinbau. Aged for 22 months in 85% new French oak, this wine balances the fruit-forward intensity of the Northwest with the refined structure of the Old World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are seeking a sophisticated gift for a wine enthusiast or a high-scoring red (94-96 Points, Jeb Dunnuck; 94 Points, Vinous) to pair with herb-crusted lamb or prime rib, our online purchase system makes ordering effortless. Take advantage of our reliable home delivery service to have this 15.2% ABV selection brought directly to your door. In the glass, it reveals a deep, opaque purple hue. The bouquet is intensely aromatic, offering scents of blackberry, cocoa powder, and toasted cedar. On the palate, it is full-bodied and plush, delivering layers of black plum, espresso, and sweet tobacco, finishing with velvety tannins and a long, opulent trail of dark fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy 2021 Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot Now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Long Shadows","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48152151490810,"sku":null,"price":92.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9632\/1098\/files\/VS_Logo_Final_a0d875c7-04cc-4e7d-ba1e-90ee570e47f5.png?v=1763616390","url":"https:\/\/vsliquor.com\/products\/2021-long-shadows-pedestal-merlot-750ml","provider":"VS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}