Founded in 2003 by Washington State wine visionary Allen Shoup, the mindset behind the Long Shadows winery is quite simple; obtain the best grapes and get them into the hands of the best winemakers. However, easier said than done.
Each of the Long Shadows wines have a different label, a different name, and a different winemaker. To make the best Merlot in Washington State, Allen Shoup employed the master of Merlot (Michel Rolland) and developed the Pedestal label. To make the best Cabernet Sauvignon-blend (inspired by Opus One and Joseph Phelps Insignia), Allen got Philippe Melka to create Pirouette. And to make the best Cabernet possible, he brought in one of the legends of the Napa Valley; he got Randy Dunn to make his Feather Cabernet!
Randy Dunn first appeared on the winemaking map in 1975, when he took on a job at Caymus Vineyards, and had become their winemaker by 1976. With the 1979 vintage, Randy would release his first bottling of Dunn Vineyards. He purchased property on Howell Mountain, overlooking the Napa Valley, and his Dunn wines are known for their power, structure, and ability to age for several decades. To this day, the Dunn wines are highly sought after by collectors.
Washington's Wahluke Slope and Horse Heaven Hills produce some of the state's finest Cabs. Cabernet grown here accentuates the varietal character of the grape and contributes to the wine's silky texture. The 2020 Feather is a blend of grapes from three of Washington State's best growing regions: Wahluke Slope, White Bluffs, and Horse Heaven Hills. Grapes were picked by hand, and to help the wine develop optimal structure and extract concentrated color and flavor, the cap was pumped over vigorously at peak fermentation. When ready for barrel, the wine was aged 22 months in all French oak barrels, 85% new. This percentage of new oak is typically reserved for wines that sell for 2x-4x times this price.
Anthony Muller, noted critic for Wine Advocate, rated this beauty at a whopping 98 points! Anthony states that this wine is "instantly impressive", and recommends you "run, don't walk to add this to your cellar." This is not a statement you often hear from the critics, save for the most impressive of wines. In short, this is a Cabernet that will make you take note of the triumphs of Washington State Cabernet!
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 98 POINTS - "Instantly impressive, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Feather opens to silky, fresh and fleshy dark red and black fruit tones with picturesque rich and ripe notions that sashay out of the glass with elegance, power and precision. Medium to full-bodied, the Cabernet shows incredible depth and breadth with succulent acidity and fine-grained tannins. This will have no trouble aging past its 20th birthday. World-class and devastatingly beautiful, the wine continues to somersault across the ever-evolving finish, and it will undoubtedly be well received upon its release in the fall later this year. Mark your calendar now, and run, don’t walk to add this to your cellar. Just under 48,000 bottles were filled after the wine rested for 22 months in all French oak, 90% first fill."
Each of the Long Shadows wines have a different label, a different name, and a different winemaker. To make the best Merlot in Washington State, Allen Shoup employed the master of Merlot (Michel Rolland) and developed the Pedestal label. To make the best Cabernet Sauvignon-blend (inspired by Opus One and Joseph Phelps Insignia), Allen got Philippe Melka to create Pirouette. And to make the best Cabernet possible, he brought in one of the legends of the Napa Valley; he got Randy Dunn to make his Feather Cabernet!
Randy Dunn first appeared on the winemaking map in 1975, when he took on a job at Caymus Vineyards, and had become their winemaker by 1976. With the 1979 vintage, Randy would release his first bottling of Dunn Vineyards. He purchased property on Howell Mountain, overlooking the Napa Valley, and his Dunn wines are known for their power, structure, and ability to age for several decades. To this day, the Dunn wines are highly sought after by collectors.
Washington's Wahluke Slope and Horse Heaven Hills produce some of the state's finest Cabs. Cabernet grown here accentuates the varietal character of the grape and contributes to the wine's silky texture. The 2020 Feather is a blend of grapes from three of Washington State's best growing regions: Wahluke Slope, White Bluffs, and Horse Heaven Hills. Grapes were picked by hand, and to help the wine develop optimal structure and extract concentrated color and flavor, the cap was pumped over vigorously at peak fermentation. When ready for barrel, the wine was aged 22 months in all French oak barrels, 85% new. This percentage of new oak is typically reserved for wines that sell for 2x-4x times this price.
Anthony Muller, noted critic for Wine Advocate, rated this beauty at a whopping 98 points! Anthony states that this wine is "instantly impressive", and recommends you "run, don't walk to add this to your cellar." This is not a statement you often hear from the critics, save for the most impressive of wines. In short, this is a Cabernet that will make you take note of the triumphs of Washington State Cabernet!
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 98 POINTS - "Instantly impressive, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Feather opens to silky, fresh and fleshy dark red and black fruit tones with picturesque rich and ripe notions that sashay out of the glass with elegance, power and precision. Medium to full-bodied, the Cabernet shows incredible depth and breadth with succulent acidity and fine-grained tannins. This will have no trouble aging past its 20th birthday. World-class and devastatingly beautiful, the wine continues to somersault across the ever-evolving finish, and it will undoubtedly be well received upon its release in the fall later this year. Mark your calendar now, and run, don’t walk to add this to your cellar. Just under 48,000 bottles were filled after the wine rested for 22 months in all French oak, 90% first fill."
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