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Long Shadows

Long Shadows Chester Kidder

Name: Long Shadows Chester Kidder
Brand: Long Shadows
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

United States, Washington State

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Long Shadows Chester Kidder is a premium red wine produced by Long Shadows Vintners in the Columbia Valley appellation of Washington State. The wine is named after the late winemaker Chester Kidder, who was known for his passion and expertise in crafting exceptional Bordeaux-style blends. The grapes for this wine are sourced from some of the best vineyards in the region, including the Red Mountain AVA and the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petit Verdot with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of vanilla. Long Shadows Chester Kidder is a wine that showcases the best of Washington State's terroir and winemaking expertise.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Washington red blend has bright aromas of dark cherries, cassis, and earthy tones.On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and full of character, with a complex array of dark fruit flavors, subtle hints of spice, and earthy minerality. The finish is smooth and balanced, with a lingering finish of earth and tobacco. A fantastic blend to please any palate, the Long Shadows Chester Kidder is an excellent example of Washington state winemaking.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

No/Low

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Long Shadows

Region: Washington State

Washington State is the second largest wine-producing state in the United States, after California. The state has over 1,000 wineries and 70 grape varieties, with a focus on premium wine production. The wine industry in Washington State has grown rapidly in recent years, with the number of wineries increasing from just 19 in 1981 to over 1,000 today. The state's diverse geography and climate allow for a wide range of wine styles to be produced, from crisp white wines to full-bodied reds.

CUSTOMER RATING

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