(Chester-Kidder) Chester-Kidder Dear Friends, This wine has taken on a life of its own and there now appears to be a great deal of pent up demand almost like a mailing list wine from Napa. This proprietary blend seems to hit all the sweet spots with a large percentage of our customer base and it’s often referred to as “Washington State in a Nutshell” for its varietal combination of what Washington does best - all in one beautifully detailed and impeccably made bottle of wine. This is the type of top-end Washington wine that would be much more expensive if it were from Napa... Long Shadows has graced this space on many occasions and they’ve gone from strength to strength over the past few years. With major international wine hits like Feather, Sequel, Pedestal and others (including the Chester-Kidder), this winery is concerned with one thing only - making the best wines in the Untied States. The Chester-Kidder is their flagship wine - it represents their philosophy and attention to the highest order with aplomb. From a blend of mostly Cabernet and Syrah with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for an intricate twist, this is one gorgeous mouthful of purple-stained perfumed wine. The winery sources some of the finest grapes in the state from mostly the Horse Haven Hills, Red Mountain, and Wahluke. No expense is spared in this wine’s ascension from vineyard to barrel to bottle. The 2004’s hallmark is its deft balance and outstanding natural acidity. That combined with great impact and tannins and the overall impression is of a very regal wine that sings to its northern heritage while still slathering the palate with Cabernet and Syrah. The sneaky little Leonetti trick of Eastern European cooperage makes an appearance and the result is a wine that is as seductive as it is powerful. Outstanding and worth the price of admission. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as a worthwhile splurge into Washington State’s best. ONE SHIPMENT ONLY at this price directly from the source: 2004 Long Shadows “Chester Kidder” Columbia Valley Red Wine Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA WA8400
By Jon Rimmerman
(Chester-Kidder) Chester-Kidder Dear Friends, This wine has taken on a life of its own and there now appears to be a great deal of pent up demand almost like a mailing list wine from Napa. This proprietary blend seems to hit all the sweet spots with a large percentage of our customer base and it’s often referred to as “Washington State in a Nutshell” for its varietal combination of what Washington does best - all in one beautifully detailed and impeccably made bottle of wine. This is the type of top-end Washington wine that would be much more expensive if it were from Napa... Long Shadows has graced this space on many occasions and they’ve gone from strength to strength over the past few years. With major international wine hits like Feather, Sequel, Pedestal and others (including the Chester-Kidder), this winery is concerned with one thing only - making the best wines in the Untied States. The Chester-Kidder is their flagship wine - it represents their philosophy and attention to the highest order with aplomb. From a blend of mostly Cabernet and Syrah with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for an intricate twist, this is one gorgeous mouthful of purple-stained perfumed wine. The winery sources some of the finest grapes in the state from mostly the Horse Haven Hills, Red Mountain, and Wahluke. No expense is spared in this wine’s ascension from vineyard to barrel to bottle. The 2004’s hallmark is its deft balance and outstanding natural acidity. That combined with great impact and tannins and the overall impression is of a very regal wine that sings to its northern heritage while still slathering the palate with Cabernet and Syrah. The sneaky little Leonetti trick of Eastern European cooperage makes an appearance and the result is a wine that is as seductive as it is powerful. Outstanding and worth the price of admission. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as a worthwhile splurge into Washington State’s best. ONE SHIPMENT ONLY at this price directly from the source: 2004 Long Shadows “Chester Kidder” Columbia Valley Red Wine Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA WA84007/24/2007, (See more on Garagiste...)