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Over the past few years we have quietly been crafting limited quantities of special bottlings with the intention of sharing them with our most loyal Long Shadows supporters. As a valued Vault Key Club member, we are pleased to offer you our first member-exclusive release, the 2010 Côté Nicault.
Today, April 16th, marks the 20th anniversary of winemaker Gilles Nicault’s arrival in the United States from his native France. From the time he arrived in the Columbia Valley, he dreamed of crafting a wine that reflects his Rhône heritage and upbringing. Thanks to the gravely soils and steep slopes of StoneTree Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope, he discovered a site that is perfectly suited to produce such a wine. We are pleased to offer you this inaugural release of Côté Nicault on such a special occasion. A blend of of 35% Mourvèdre, 35% Syrah and 30% Grenache, this wine delivers loads of blackberry, spice, roasted meats and hints of graphite to go with a decadently rich palate that stays focused and lively across a persistent finish. |
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We only produced 125 cases of this wine, so our challenge will be to allocate appropriately to our Key Club members. If you would like to order, please reply directly to this email with your requested quantity (in 3 bottle increments, up to 6 bottles maximum) by Wednesday, April 23rd.
We will do our best to honor all requests, but cannot guarantee quantities until we receive all Vault Key Club member orders. If you indicate that you wish to purchase six bottles, but due to demand we cannot fulfill your entire order, you will be placed on a list to reflect your unfilled request and we will attempt to grant you greater quantities of future releases. We will confirm your quantities by sending you an order confirmation via email. All orders will be shipped, unless you have selected “will call” pick-up in Woodinville or Walla Walla for your regular wine club allocations.
 Production: 125 cases
Price: $75 /bottle
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Later this summer, we will introduce an even more limited release – our 2007 Shoup (Bordeaux blend) – only 75 cases produced.
Thank you for your continued support as a member of the Long Shadows Key Club.
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