2016 Long Shadows Wineries Saggi

• By Stephen Tanzer
  New Releases from Washington: A Bonanza for Consumers (Dec 2019), 12/1/2019, (See more on Vinous...)

  (Long Shadows Vintners Collection Red Wine Saggi Washington Red) Login and sign up and see review text.

JamesSuckling.com

• By James Suckling
  4/26/2019, (See more on JamesSuckling.com...)

  (Long Shadows Columbia Valley Saggi, Red, United States) Login and sign up and see review text.

JebDunnuck.com

• By Jeb Dunnuck
  The 2016s From Washington State, 4/11/2019, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)

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Full Pull

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

  (Long Shadows Saggi) 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.Saggi is a longtime collaboration for Long Shadows, with Ambrogio and Giovani Folonari, two members of one of Tuscany’s oldest winemaking families. The goal: to showcase Washington state’s terroir with plenty of Italian character. In a state full of Bordeaux and Rhone-inspired bottlings, Saggi, which means wisdom, has always stood out. In 2016, the Sangiovese (60%) comes from Candy Mountain and Boushey vineyards; the Cabernet (29%) from Weinbau Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope; and the Syrah (11%) from Bacchus and Den Hoed Dutchman. It spent 18 months in French oak (60/40 new and neutral) and the listed alcohol is 14.9%. The nose is full of delightful Sangio fruit—ripe red cherries and fig—mixed with a touch of brooding BDX cassis and leather. The palate zings with bright acidity—another signature of Sangiovese—and the flavors take on a whole other layer with influence from the Syrah. Inky blue and red fruit combine with anise and cocoa. It’s vibrant, polished, and balanced. Again, no reviews yet for this vintage, but last year’s included 94pts from Jeb Dunnuck. Any lovers of Italian wines should take note—it’s an exciting experience to drink an Italian blend grown in Washington jointly made by winemakers from both regions. And as a special bonus, Long Shadows has allowed us to reoffer a small parcel of the 2015 Chester Kidder: