2019 Long Shadows 'Pirouette' Proprietary Red Columbia Valley
A deeply colored, layered wine with lush character, the 2019 Pirouette offers ripe, juicy plum aromas mingled with subtle notes of sweet spice and savory, dark fruit. Mouth-filling, wonderfully elegant, and powerful on the palate, with firm, refined tannins that lead to a polished finish. A hint of rich dark chocolate lingers.
Wine Advocate
Composed of just over 50% Cabernet Sauvignon with 33% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Pirouette starts with a firm backbone of fresh dark red and black fruit tones that waft with dusty florals and succulent oak spices. Full-bodied and with layers of juicy plums, blackberry jus, vanilla and cardamom madeleines, the palate reveals a balanced structure, succulent acidity and fine-grained tannins. The wine glides to a refined and long-lingering finish and will continue to drink well and remain food-friendly for over two decades. Just over 30,000 bottles were filled after the wine rested for just under two years in all French oak, 85% new. Give it a try!
Jeb Dunnuck
The 2019 Pirouette is a mix of 56% Cab, 33% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Malbec and Petit Verdot. Currants, spicy oak, burning embers, and smoked tobacco are just some of its nuances, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, building, chalky tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish. It needs 3-4 years in the cellar, but it’s terrific.
James Suckling
Aromas of burnt rosemary, black cherry and earth. Full-bodied with gripping tannins. Smokey palate of tobacco, charcoal and tar. 56% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot, 6% cabernet franc, 3% malbec and 2% petit verdot. Best after 2024.