93POINTS
17¼/20
Pedestal Merlot 2011
Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesSavoury, black cherry, chocolate, vanilla, peppery, licorice, gamey, cedar, black olive and cranberry aromas. Rich, full, round, dry, elegant palate with some grainy tannins. Black cherry, espresso, vanilla, peppery, cedar, tobacco, black olive, orange peel, licorice and tobacco flavours. Long, youthful finish and balanced despite the 14.8% alcohol. Fine effort for aging 2-7 years. Best with roasted meat.Tasted: 29 September 2014Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $65.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
US | $55.00 | 750ml | retail |
ON | $60.00 | 750ml | Vintages |
AB | $75.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
QC | $75.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit VerdotCSPC: 680082UPC: 808755003853