Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot - 2019 (750ml) lisa Jamaica & Panama Rums bottled

Jamaica & Panama Rums bottled at 50% abv

Elevated botanicals and an elevated distillation process

the inky/purple-tinged 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Monument Ridge is fabulous

I believe it is even superior to the 2007

I keep feeling like I've smelled all there is to smell in this glass until something new floats along

Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot - 2019 (750ml) lisa Jamaica & Panama Rums bottledDense and focused, yet balances deftly enough to let the currant, cherry and black raspberry fruit pierce through a veil of crisp tannins. Has power without excessive weight. The finish lingers extraordinarily well. Best from 2009 through 2014. 1,624 cases made. HS Wine Spectator 93 points