Northstar

Columbia Valley Malbec

8.84 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

100% Malbec sourced from their Spring Valley and Northstar Estate vineyards. On the nose ruby fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, blueberries & black raspberries. Violets, dark chocolate, black licorice, and purple florals. The mouthfeel is round, subtle and has velvety M+ tannins. Blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, dark chocolate, mocha powder, dry stones, crushed rocks, pepper, dry florals, good acidity and a round, rich, long finish. Photos of their estate building, tasting bar and patio seating.

100% Malbec sourced from their Spring Valley and Northstar Estate vineyards. On the nose ruby fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, blueberries & black raspberries. Violets, dark chocolate, black licorice, and purple florals. The mouthfeel is round, subtle and has velvety M+ tannins. Blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, dark chocolate, mocha powder, dry stones, crushed rocks, pepper, dry florals, good acidity and a round, rich, long finish. Photos of their estate building, tasting bar and patio seating.

Aug 11th, 2017
Mark Mannebach

Spivey, fruit forward

Spivey, fruit forward

Oct 19th, 2014
Sylvia Enid

Sylvia had this 9 years ago

Sylvia had this 9 years ago

Oct 5th, 2015
John Bates

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Sep 7th, 2015