2015 Long Shadows Wineries Chester-Kidder

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• By Paul Zitarelli
  Full Pull Feather Saggi Chester, 11/7/2018

  (Long Shadows Chester Kidder) Hello friends. In 15 years of business, Long Shadows has settled into its home as a premium standout amongst the ranks—a leader in the movement that is Washington wine. Hitting a decade and a half is no easy feat for any business, and what’s most impressive is that Long Shadows continues to be relevant. And not just relevant—highly desirable, sell-out before release, rippin’ through vintages relevant. Now, they’ve moved largely to a pre-sell model for the Seattle market. Today, we have access to two of the winery’s most treasured offerings, both of which will likely be sold out before their official release date. Plus a bonus reoffer at the end.And as a special bonus, Long Shadows has allowed us to reoffer a small parcel of the 2015 Chester Kidder: Originally offered August 2018. Excerpts from the original: An ode to Allen Shoup’s grandfather, Charles Chester, and his grandmother, Maggie Kidder, this red blend is made by Long Shadows director of winemaking, Gilles Nicault. The blend (60% Cabernet Sauvignon from Candy Mountain and select Walla Walla Valley vineyards, 25% Syrah from Candy Mountain, and 15% Petit Verdot from Sagemoor) spent 30 months in French oak (85% new). Select lots of Cab underwent an extended 40 day-maceration. The listed alcohol is 14.9%. Fruit and earth play starring roles in this exemplary 2015 blend. It was a hot year, and rather than hide from the inherent fruit that comes with warm vintages, Gilles leaned into it beautifully. The nose opens boldly with blackberries and blackcurrants, cinnamon, toasted cocoa nibs, juniper, and soil. The palate is layered. First fruit, then wood, which turns into forest, and suddenly becomes earth. It’s complex, but leads the way clearly through its own intricacies. It finishes with firm, yet polished tannins, and a hint of smoke.

• By Paul Zitarelli
  Full Pull Chester Kidder, 8/5/2018

  (Long Shadows Chester Kidder) Hello friends. One of the best parts of our burgeoning wine scene is getting to watch wineries find their place. In almost 15 years of business, Long Shadows has settled into its home as a premium standout amongst the ranks. Hitting a decade and a half is no easy feat for any business, and what’s most impressive is that Long Shadows continues to be relevant. And not just relevant—highly desirable, sell-out before release, rippin’ through vintages relevant. They’ve moved largely to a pre-sell model for the Seattle market. And now, we’re almost looking at pre-pre-sell given how much William Kelley, the new Washington reviewer for Wine Advocate, loves these wines. His inaugural set of notes on Washington included a 95pt review for the 2014 Chester Kidder, which has upped the ante for the 2015 release, increasing buzz and sales competition. With the 2015 release imminent, we asked for a few extra days to let our list members to get orders in before the pre-sell notices goes out to the rest of the world, and thankfully, Long Shadows obliged: Originally offered August 2018. Excerpts from the original: An ode to Allen Shoup’s grandfather, Charles Chester, and his grandmother, Maggie Kidder, this red blend is made by Long Shadows director of winemaking, Gilles Nicault. The blend (60% Cabernet Sauvignon from Candy Mountain and select Walla Walla Valley vineyards, 25% Syrah from Candy Mountain, and 15% Petit Verdot from Sagemoor) spent 30 months in French oak (85% new). Select lots of Cab underwent an extended 40 day-maceration. The listed alcohol is 14.9%. Fruit and earth play starring roles in this exemplary 2015 blend. It was a hot year, and rather than hide from the inherent fruit that comes with warm vintages, Gilles leaned into it beautifully. The nose opens boldly with blackberries and blackcurrants, cinnamon, toasted cocoa nibs, juniper, and soil. The palate is layered. First fruit, then wood, which turns into forest, and suddenly becomes earth. It’s complex, but leads the way clearly through its own intricacies. It finishes with firm, yet polished tannins, and a hint of smoke.