Northstar

Walla Walla Valley Merlot

8.998 ratings
9.020 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

This was one of those wines that I liked a lot more than I thought I would but it wasn’t all that interesting either. It was also a touch hot... Low-ish acid. Drink now.

This was one of those wines that I liked a lot more than I thought I would but it wasn’t all that interesting either. It was also a touch hot... Low-ish acid. Drink now.

Mar 14th, 2019
Chris McClellan

Blue and blacks, some new oak, chocolate/cocoa, high alcohol....

Blue and blacks, some new oak, chocolate/cocoa, high alcohol....

Mar 2nd, 2018
Gregory Fulchiero

High alcohol, blue fruits and oak. Dominant eucalyptus notes took me to Australia on blind tasting.

High alcohol, blue fruits and oak. Dominant eucalyptus notes took me to Australia on blind tasting.

Jul 16th, 2017
Russell Joy

Delicious. Like cocoa covered marionberries

Delicious. Like cocoa covered marionberries

Oct 26th, 2016
Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

9.1

2006 Northstar Walla Walla Merlot.

2006 Northstar Walla Walla Merlot.

Dec 20th, 2015
Paul Weil

Excellent example of Washington Merlot.

Excellent example of Washington Merlot.

Nov 2nd, 2015
Kent Waliser

Really good. 2011 is serving this well as a growing season. Coolness has its rewards.

Really good. 2011 is serving this well as a growing season. Coolness has its rewards.

Oct 10th, 2015
Paul Weil

A deep thick chewy Washington Merlot, this wine has lots of fruits: blackberries, blueberries, plums, with only a slight acidic coffee tang.

A deep thick chewy Washington Merlot, this wine has lots of fruits: blackberries, blueberries, plums, with only a slight acidic coffee tang.

Feb 15th, 2015
Sarah O'Kelley

Black & blue fruit, mocha & coffee

Black & blue fruit, mocha & coffee

Jan 24th, 2015
Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.1

Right time to drink this.

Right time to drink this.

Nov 7th, 2014