Long Shadows Vintners
Pedestal
Columbia Valley
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Merlot
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2026), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2026, with a drinking horizon to 2030.
The ‘18 Pedestal.
Long Shadows Vintners Pedestal 2018 is a Merlot from Columbia Valley, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Long Shadows Vintners Pedestal 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Long Shadows Vintners' 2018 Pedestal is a Merlot from Columbia Valley, United States.
About Long Shadows Vintners
Long Shadows Vintners' Pedestal is a Merlot from Columbia Valley, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Grilled portobello mushrooms with thyme butter
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roasted duck breast with cherry reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Long Shadows Vintners Pedestal 2018?
Long Shadows Vintners Pedestal 2018 is a Merlot from Columbia Valley, United States.
What does Long Shadows Vintners Pedestal 2018 taste like?
Long Shadows Vintners Pedestal 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.
When should Long Shadows Vintners Pedestal 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2030. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2026. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Long Shadows Vintners Pedestal 2018?
Pair this wine with Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic; Grilled portobello mushrooms with thyme butter; or Roasted duck breast with cherry reduction.