Northstar

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.9110 ratings
8.817 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

This was tasting very good. Smooth but still had some fruit on it. Pepper was very slight but still there. Great with our beef stew.

This was tasting very good. Smooth but still had some fruit on it. Pepper was very slight but still there. Great with our beef stew.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2018
Paul Weil

Nearly flawless Columbia Valley Cab, with well balanced tannins and a medium-large body.

Nearly flawless Columbia Valley Cab, with well balanced tannins and a medium-large body.

1 person found it helpfulSep 16th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

100% Cabernet sourced from the Anna Marie and Loess vineyards. On the nose; really nice red & dark florals, baking spices, spice, core of black currants, ruby blackberries, black cherries, black plum, black licorice, tarry notes and dark florals. The body & tannins are M+ with a nice velvety mouthfeel. Blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, black raspberries with cherries painting the background. Lifting spices that rise with heated intensity, pepper, violets, crushed dry rocks, soft leather and hints of tobacco. Acidity is nicely well rounded. The long, rich, polished, finish has nice structure, length, tension & balance.

100% Cabernet sourced from the Anna Marie and Loess vineyards. On the nose; really nice red & dark florals, baking spices, spice, core of black currants, ruby blackberries, black cherries, black plum, black licorice, tarry notes and dark florals. The body & tannins are M+ with a nice velvety mouthfeel. Blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, black raspberries with cherries painting the background. Lifting spices that rise with heated intensity, pepper, violets, crushed dry rocks, soft leather and hints of tobacco. Acidity is nicely well rounded. The long, rich, polished, finish has nice structure, length, tension & balance.

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2017
Ray Vanderhoff

Lots of dark fruit flavors with hints of chocolate. Very Big fruit flavors with almost a "tinge of sweetness." Almost seems "Zinfandel like" in some ways. Smooth tannins and easy to drink. Good quality but not what I expected. Best when decanted for at least an hour.

Lots of dark fruit flavors with hints of chocolate. Very Big fruit flavors with almost a "tinge of sweetness." Almost seems "Zinfandel like" in some ways. Smooth tannins and easy to drink. Good quality but not what I expected. Best when decanted for at least an hour.

1 person found it helpfulApr 8th, 2017
Paul Weil

A different follow up to the prior vintage, this Cab is full of dried currant and smooth coffee flavors.

A different follow up to the prior vintage, this Cab is full of dried currant and smooth coffee flavors.

1 person found it helpfulJun 15th, 2016
Paul Weil

A delicious cocktail wine full of dark cherry and mocha tones with thick rich tannins.

A delicious cocktail wine full of dark cherry and mocha tones with thick rich tannins.

1 person found it helpfulJun 22nd, 2015
Frank Kuo

Slightly sweet, dry, mineral flavored, and plum. Smooth to drink.

Slightly sweet, dry, mineral flavored, and plum. Smooth to drink.

1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2015
Paul Weil

Young but delicious with dark cherries, thick tannins, and a dusting of coffee. Decant for best results.

Young but delicious with dark cherries, thick tannins, and a dusting of coffee. Decant for best results.

May 31st, 2014
LaShondra Berman

A nice full Cabernet. Blackberries cherries and earthiness. Tasted very nice with a vanilla bean candle wafting in the background.

A nice full Cabernet. Blackberries cherries and earthiness. Tasted very nice with a vanilla bean candle wafting in the background.

May 19th, 2023
Nicolas Lau

Someone wise described this wine as, "a crowd pleaser". And now I know what that means.

Someone wise described this wine as, "a crowd pleaser". And now I know what that means.

Aug 19th, 2021