| 2003 Pirouette Proprietary Red | 750 ML | $59.99 | 93 Points! Robert Parker's Wine Advocate # 164 Apr 2006 Reviewer: Pierre Rovani. A Long Shadows consortium winery, Pirouette has two men at its helm, Agustin Huneeus, Sr. (Veramonte and Concha y Toro of Chile, as well as California’s Franciscan Oakville Estate, Mount Veeder, Estancia, and Quintessa) and Philippe Melka (Marston, Seavey, Constant, Lail, Caldwell, Quintessa, 100 Acre, Vineyard 29, and Metisse). The 2003 Pirouette (500 cases), a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 10% Syrah, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, reveals a super nose of sweet black fruits, tar, and licorice. An immensely broad wine, it unleashes creamy waves of black fruits on the palate that are powerfully flavored and linger throughout its extensive finish. An immensely lush, engaging effort, it reveals excellent tannin and ripeness. Drink it over the next 12-14 years. Pirouette Winemaker(s): Phillipe Melka and Agustin Hunee | | 91 Points Wine Spectator: Issue: Apr 30, 2006. Rich, focused and spicy, with lots of chocolaty oak around a vibrant core of currant and plum fruit, persisting nicely on the supple finish. Has plenty of style, but you have to like oak. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2012. 500 cases made. –HS Long Shadows Pirouette Winemakers: Philippe Melka & Agustin Huneeus, Sr. | http://www.longshadows.com/ |
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