Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to view in your browser. 95 points "Round, generous and expressive, offering plum, loganberry, cherry and clove flavors that pick up hints of loam and floral character as the finish tightens its focus. Impressive for its length and deft balance." - Wine Spectator Sept. 2012 "I'm impressed with Washington State consistently producing world class wine. The 2009 Pedestal surpassed my expectations with the exceptional quality of grapes that we're finding at the Weinbau and Conner Lee vineyards. They're the reason Pedestal has such great concentration of flavors, color and structure."     Dear Friend, Yesterday we learned some great news that we just had to share - the 2009 Pedestal Merlot received a 95 point score from Wine Spectator! To celebrate this exciting review, we're extending our pre-release offer to those Private Cellar members that might have missed out the first time around. For one week only, we're offering complimentary shipping on orders of six bottles or more of the 2009 Pedestal. Orders for this limited release will be filled on a first come, first served basis, as the remaining cases are likely to go quickly. Through September 14th, enjoy complimentary ground shipping on all orders of six or more bottles of 2009 Pedestal. About Michel Rolland Michel Rolland crafts wines for many of the world's most famous wineries, but his roots come from Pomerol, home to Bordeaux's finest Merlots. Producing wines with his own alluring style, he champions such vineyard management techniques as effeuillage (thinning of leaves) and eclaircissage (pruning of clusters) to encourage the advent of perfectly ripened grapes. Aging on the lees in new oak barrels and in-barrel malolactic fermentation are also Michel's trademarks. But first and foremost, Michel is an observer. He studies the blend of personality traits that distinguish the vineyard and the grower, and recognizes the nuances that separate an unexciting wine from something extraordinary. It's this ability to understand the wine that makes him such an amazing enologist. For the 2009 Pedestal, Michel used hand-harvested grapes that were double-sorted, first as clusters and then as berries, to remove any green material that might impart harsh tannins. The grapes were then cold soaked to build richness and flavor in the juice before undergoing whole-berry fermentation in upright wood tanks. We are excited to bring you this mix of Columbia Valley terroir and Old World techniques in this exclusive offer to our valued Private Cellar members. Cheers,   About Us |  Wines  |  Purchase  |  Contact This email is sent to %%TO_EMAIL%% because you elected to receive occasional news from Long Shadows Vintners. We respect your privacy. If you choose to unsubscribe to this list please click here. Thank you! Long Shadows Vintners 1604 Frenchtown Road Walla Walla, WA 99362