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Pedestal Merlot(2004)
The Pedestal Merlot '04 is an impressive wine from the beginning, from its ornate label to the deep color of the wine. Stunning, classic Washington Merlot aromas of plums, cassis, and tobacco leaf explode from the glass, nicely framed by a toasty blue-fruit-vanilla-bean perfume.
This is an opulent, expansive Merlot with flavors of ripe plums, sweet blueberry, dark cherries, and cassis, giving way to leather, minerals and more fruit layers on the finish. Lively acidity and super-fine tannins provide a structure that will reward years in the cellar. With time in the glass, read more...
This is an opulent, expansive Merlot with flavors of ripe plums, sweet blueberry, dark cherries, and cassis, giving way to leather, minerals and more fruit layers on the finish. Lively acidity and super-fine tannins provide a structure that will reward years in the cellar. With time in the glass, read more...
- September 2007
- I usually dislike merlot but this is absolutly wonderful. Vanilla bean is a very prominent smell and flavor.
- The Wine Advocate
- 94/100
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July 2007
- Doug Wilder
- Vinfolio
- Issue 102
- 94/100
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July 2007
- A beautifully focused nose of white cocoa, lilac, espresso/blueberry and cinnamon cake. Polished on entry, a very sophisticated mid-palate reveals chocolate, coffee, black fig and smoke. A memorable wine.
- Harvey Steiman
- Wine Spectator
- 93/100
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July 2007
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April 2008
- Michel Rolland consults on this exceptional Merlot from Washington State. Tasting Notes: Intense cherry, blackberry and baking spice aromas and flavors are woven throughout layers of ripe tannins resulting in a full bodied Merlot with a great concentration of flavors and richness that carry across a lengthy finish.
