| Producer | Long Shadows |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Washington State |
| Subregion | Columbia Valley |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 210000030258 |
| Size | 750ml |
The 2020 Merlot Pedestal Vintage Select is brooding with a hauntingly dark, backward bouquet of dried blueberries, sage, cedary spice and gravel dust. It sweeps across the palate with grace, silken yet poised, with mineral-inflected red and blue fruits that saturate. A core of brisk acidity guides things along. The 2020 leaves a wall of edgy tannins on the finish, tapering off long and chewy with a hint of salted licorice that lingers on and on. This is a beast in need of extensive cellaring.