Long Shadows Vintners

Washington

Cymbal

Columbia Valley

$35 USD

Release Price

Drink Window

14.2%

ABV

3.47

pH

0.57

TA

RS

Palate

Wonderfully vibrant and aromatic, with notes of lemongrass, passion fruit, and a hint of honeysuckle. Flavors of mango, fresh herbs, and white peach, come together seamlessly across a textured palate and lengthy finish.

Growing Conditions

The 2020 vintage will be remembered for warm summer temperatures and a cool fall that extended hang time to produce concentrated wines with balanced acidity. Bud break occurred
in mid-April. The weather was moderate throughout the spring before cooling significantly in early June. Warm weather returned in July to allow the vines to catch up to a “normal” season, then temperatures climbed in August

Winemaking

Handpicked grapes were gently whole-cluster pressed to ensure bright aromatics. After settling for two days, the clean juice was moved to one of four fermentation vessels where it remained for six months before blending. A combination of cement egg and stainless-steel drums was used to preserve the wine’s liveliness and minerality. New (21%) and neutral (60%) French oak barrels were also used to enhance mouthfeel and complexity in the finished wine.

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