Winery - Pedestal
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Michel Rolland consults on this extraordinary Merlot, part of Allen Shoup’s Long Shadows project. Dark, dense, supremely concentrated with a silky, smoky, voluptuous mouthfeel, Pedestal is beautifully ripened, nuanced and complete. Lovely notes of bacon and smoked meats permeate the thick, juicy fruit. Still tight and young, this is a Merlot to savor, and to save.
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Pedestal Merlot - 2003
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The ripeness and heat are immediately noticeable in the liquorous nose. Supple and smooth in the mouth, it shows a blend of pretty purple fruits and polished tannins, layered with barrel flavors emphasizing espresso and strong toast. Classic Michel Rolland, inviting and generous.
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Pedestal Merlot - 2007
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Michel Rolland consults on this exceptional Merlot. The blend is 77% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Though not quite as supremely dark, dense and concentrated as the immense ’03, this silky wine is more elegant, with grace notes of licorice, citrus, coffee and plenty of tart strawberry and raspberry fruit.
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Pedestal Merlot - 2004
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Consistent with previous releases, this Michel Rolland effort is a soft, silky, smoky wine that introduces itself with round cherry fruit and then charges ahead with layers of licorice, citrus, coffee and rock that enliven the finish. There is plenty of tart raspberry fruit to open, and the balancing acids to give the wine a tight core. It’s a very polished and appealing balance of forward, approachable fruit married to more elegant, ageworthy tannins and acids.
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Pedestal Merlot - 2005
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The best Pedestal since the 2003. The focus is immediately apparent, with dark, toasty scents and flavors wrapped into ripe black fruits. The generous (85% new) French oak aging brings in clove, licorice and smoky spice, but the fruit has the muscle and breadth necessary to keep it all harmonious.
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Pedestal Merlot - 2006
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