2004 Long Shadows 'Pirouette' Columbia Valley

(93 Points) The last of the blends is the 2004 Pirouette. The featured winemakers are Agustin Huneeus Sr. and Philippe Melka. The wine is composed of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot, and 11% Syrah. The fruit was selected from vineyards encompassing five different AVAs with yields in the range of 1-2 tons per acre. The wine was aged for 21 months in French oak, 75% new. The expressive nose offers up pain grille, scorched earth, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. This is followed by a thick wine with silky tannins, superb depth and richness, and layers of flavor. It merits several years of cellaring and should drink well through 2037. In the context of what $55 will get you from Napa Valley or Bordeaux, this is a terrific value.  Wine Advocate