Pirouette 2005
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Pirouette |
| Varietals: |
Other Red Wine
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| Vintage: |
2005 |
| Region: |
Washington - Columbia Valley |
| Type: |
Red Wine |
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| Retail: | $49.99 |
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The Wine
Philippe Melka and Agustin Huneeus, Sr. teamed to combine the lore of old world
winemaking, the advancements of new world technology, and small lots from Washington
State's finest vineyards to craft this exotic red blend.
Blend: 57% Cab Sauv, 20% Merlot, 14% Syrah,
5% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc
This rich, deeply colored wine offers a broad spectrum of complex aromas
including leather and black cherry interwoven with hints of spice, earth and a subtle note of
licorice. Supple yet firm tannins on the entry turn rich on the mid-palate to provide a lush
mouthfeel across a lengthy finish.
"The newest vintage of Long Shadows Pirouette is 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 14% Syrah, 5% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Franc. This is substantial, textural and complex. The toasty new oak flavors are more than matched by rich layers of berries, cassis and black cherries. It glides into a seductive midpalate, adding flavors of dusty cocoa, espresso liqueur and toasted grain. It would show quite well against California Mertiage-style wines costing twice as much." 92 PointsWine EnthusiastMarch 2009
The Growing Region - Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley is the area that surrounds and encompasses the Yakima and Walla Walla Valleys. It's the largest of Washington State's valleys, with almost 11 million acres. The large acreage consists of a range of climates, allowing viticulturists to plant a range of grapes. Most wineries plant vines sparsely, which helps the vines survive the harsh winters.
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Notable Facts:
Merlot is the most popular and most planted grape of the area. Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are close behind and Chardonnay & Riesling are the top in the white category.
About Washington:
Shop our most popular wine from Washignton State
State
Now the number two producer in the United States, Washington State has also grown in quality.
So how does a state known for rain and coffee produce high quality wines? They plant their grapes in the east, over the mountains, away from that ever-present rain cloud that sits along the coast. Perhaps wine grapes do well since the sandy loam soils east of the Cascade range give way to an almost desert-like land, saved from drought only by the helpful rivers that run through the land – and the good irrigation systems.
Thinking that the state would do best with typical northern growing grapes like Riesling and Gewurtztraminer, turns out the apple state is well-suited for reds, namely Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and, more recently, Syrah. Of course, whites have not been forgotten - Washington State Rieslings are well-structured and high quality, and Chardonnay dominates most of the other white plantings, making a range of wines. But the reds of the region, Merlot in particular, have made Washington State a quality force to be reckoned with.
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