Long Shadows Pirouette Red Blend (75cl, 15.1%)

Long Shadows Pirouette is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux-style red blend from Columbia Valley, Washington, produced by Long Shadows Vintners. The blend centres on Cabernet Sauvignon, typically 55-58%, with Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and occasionally Cabernet Franc. Red Mountain-sourced Cabernet Sauvignon is fermented in 400-litre French oak barrels that are gently rolled during fermentation, then the wine ages 22 months in French oak, approximately 80% new. The bouquet opens with ripe cassis and dark plum, layered with violets and grilled herbs, with deeper notes of graphite, incense, coffee and charcoal-grilled meat. The palate is rich and full-bodied with black currant, blueberry, dark chocolate, nutmeg and cinnamon, supported by gentle acidity and velvety tannins. The finish is long, with cedar, black tea and dark chocolate.