Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to view in your browser. Winemaker's Note "After a slow, cool start to the 2009 growing season, we were rewarded with perfect pattern 95 degree days for the next month and a beautiful September that winemakers can only wish for. As a result, the 2009 offers dark fruit and savory notes with palate structure, concentration and vibrant intensity. It is a vintage that will reward cellaring for up to 15 years."   2009 Sequel Reviews 93 pts, Wine Advocate 93+ pts Stephen Tanzer Past Vintage Reviews 2008 Sequel 95 pts Wine Enthusiast 92 pts Wine Advocate 2007 Sequel 93 pts Wine Spectator 93 pts Wine Enthusiast 2006 Sequel 93 pts Wine Advocate 93 pts Stephen Tanzer 2005 Sequel 94 pts Wine Advocate 92 pts Stephen Tanzer 2004 Sequel 93 pts Wine Advocate 93 pts Connoisseurs Guide   Dear %%FIRST%%, Happy new year! As a valued Private Cellar member, we are pleased to offer you exclusive first access to our highly anticipated 2009 Sequel Syrah, which was recently awarded 93 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. "Chocolate, mocha and brown spice elements are prominent in the nose with an expansive, plush palate. There is primary dark berry juiciness along with hints of mint, black pepper, smoky black tea, and iodine to take this wine in a properly profound direction. What's more, there is a lovely sense of lift and energy to the finish. I suspect this Syrah will prove well worth following for a dozen years." - The Wine Advocate, Dec. 2012 This limited release (only 1,107 cases produced) was crafted by John Duval, who spent 16 years as winemaker for Australia's iconic Penfolds Grange. John came to Long Shadows and the Columbia Valley in 2003 for the "sequel" of his life's work with Syrah. Through February 8th, we are pleased to offer you complimentary shipping on all orders of 6 or more bottles of the 2009 Sequel. Please Login to secure your allocation   Username: %%TO_EMAIL%%   Masked Password: %%CF_MASKEDPASS%% or call Bonny at the winery for personal assistance: 509-526-0905   About John Duval John graduated from Adelaide University in 1973 with a degree in agriculture and winemaking, and then began his career with a 29 year stint at Penfolds, one of Australia's most famous wineries. He was appointed Chief Winemaker at Penfolds in 1986 and was fortunate enough to oversee one of the most dynamic periods of change in the Australian wine industry. 2009 Sequel Syrah In 2009, a near perfect summer and lower than average yields caused grapes to ripen quickly and evenly, sparking one of the earliest and fastest harvests on record, while producing wines with deep color and exceptional concentration. For the 2009 Sequel (99% Syrah, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon), John carefully selected and hand-harvested grapes that underwent a variety of fermentation techniques to produce a wide spectrum of flavors. These practices included fermenting a portion of the lots at cooler temperatures to slow fermentation and preserve bright fruit character in the wine. John also employed an Australian technique known as "rack and return" that allows for gentle treatment of the berries at peak fermentation to extract optimal color and richness. We are excited to bring you a mix of Columbia Valley terroir and Australian winemaking techniques in this exclusive offer.   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