Long Shadows Vintners Saggi 2022

Long Shadows Vintners Saggi 2022 pours a deep, concentrated ruby red color with brilliant dark highlights in the glass. The highly expressive and layered bouquet opens with rich aromatics of dark cherry, crushed plum, and ripe mulberry, beautifully intertwined with warm notes of cardamom, worn leather, toasted cedar, and a hint of sweet baking spice. On the palate, this full-bodied, robustly structured Washington State red blend delivers a luscious, mouth-filling, and velvety texture. A generous core of black fruit and mineral-inflected iron is masterfully balanced by a spine of vibrant natural acidity and firm, polished, yet melting tannins. The finish is remarkably long, structured, and persistent, closing with lingering accents of graphite, dried savory herbs, and a touch of dark cocoa.

Food Pairing: Pairs perfectly with slow-braised wild boar ragù, grilled T-bone steaks, savory mushroom pasta, or aged, hard artisanal cheeses like mature Pecorino Romano.

93 Points - James Suckling

A firm and structured red with a deep core of succulent fruit, wrapped with velvety tannins, this offers ripe mulberries and blackberries, together with spices, toasted cedar and iodine. Long finish. Drink or hold.

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast

The latest vintage of Saggi is a blend of 67% Sangiovese, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Syrah. It is a burly, full-bodied beast that clocks in at 15.4% ABV, with aromas and flavors of Amarena cherries soaking in brandy, dark chocolate, clove and pastrami on rye bread. Saggi's burly tannins outpace its gentle acidity, with a mouthfeel that feels big and rich. Enjoy this wine from now until 2038. 

91 Points - Wine Spectator

Trim and sinewy yet vibrant with acidity, offering cherry, cranberry, grilled herb and espresso flavors that zip along the finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2032. 2,035 cases made.