Northstar
Columbia Valley Merlot
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Blend of 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, deep far Ruby with aromas of dark red fruits, sweet spice and spice notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, plum and currants with notes of cacao and salty spice. Grippy chalky tannins, long finish ending with ripe fruit character. Very nice! Wait a few years to enjoy.
Blend of 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, deep far Ruby with aromas of dark red fruits, sweet spice and spice notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, plum and currants with notes of cacao and salty spice. Grippy chalky tannins, long finish ending with ripe fruit character. Very nice! Wait a few years to enjoy.
Dec 30th, 2022
Very lush! Very “new world” styling imo. Definitely needs to be decanted for a bit to open up.
Very lush! Very “new world” styling imo. Definitely needs to be decanted for a bit to open up.
Nov 29th, 2020
It’s delicious and moderately priced. It could used a little more focus and structure but just drink it
It’s delicious and moderately priced. It could used a little more focus and structure but just drink it
Aug 27th, 2019
12’ Northstar Merlot. Delicious raspberries, cranberries, fresh tobacco, a touch of red licorice, a bit of spice. The fruit flavors are lush & forward, with soft tannins & a finish that lingers. Bravo for the money!
12’ Northstar Merlot. Delicious raspberries, cranberries, fresh tobacco, a touch of red licorice, a bit of spice. The fruit flavors are lush & forward, with soft tannins & a finish that lingers. Bravo for the money!
Jan 25th, 2019
82% Merlot, 16% Cabernet, 2% Petit Verdot. On the nose, ripe, ruby, perfumed, floral fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries & black plum. Notes of black licorice, pepper, spice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and dry dark florals. The body is M and the tannins are M+. Palate core of black currants, pepper, heat lifting spices, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, dry, dark, florals, dry stones, crushed dry rocks, rich, dark, soils, violets, black licorice, good acidity, round, rich, finish that is good but needs some more time in bottle. Especially, to tone down the 14.7% alcohol that burns the back of my throat.
82% Merlot, 16% Cabernet, 2% Petit Verdot. On the nose, ripe, ruby, perfumed, floral fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries & black plum. Notes of black licorice, pepper, spice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and dry dark florals. The body is M and the tannins are M+. Palate core of black currants, pepper, heat lifting spices, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, dry, dark, florals, dry stones, crushed dry rocks, rich, dark, soils, violets, black licorice, good acidity, round, rich, finish that is good but needs some more time in bottle. Especially, to tone down the 14.7% alcohol that burns the back of my throat.
Aug 12th, 2017This is 75% Merlot, 23% Cabernet and 2% Petit Verdot. On the nose, ripe fruits of; blackberries, black cherries, black plum, plum & cherries. Loamy soils, vanilla, cinnamon, anise and dry dark florals. The body and M+ tannins are velvety, spices that rise off the palate with heated intensity, mocha, caramel, blackberries, black cherries, black plum, plum & cherries, pepper, dry crushed rocks, nice perfumed red florals with good acidity and a round lush finish that opens up quickly with a short time in the glass. Photos of their estate vines showing their loamy sandy soils, tasting room and German made stainless steel tanks that are programmed for push downs three times a day during fermentation. These German made tanks are well made and I'm sure cost a bloody fortune. German manufacturing is simply world best!
This is 75% Merlot, 23% Cabernet and 2% Petit Verdot. On the nose, ripe fruits of; blackberries, black cherries, black plum, plum & cherries. Loamy soils, vanilla, cinnamon, anise and dry dark florals. The body and M+ tannins are velvety, spices that rise off the palate with heated intensity, mocha, caramel, blackberries, black cherries, black plum, plum & cherries, pepper, dry crushed rocks, nice perfumed red florals with good acidity and a round lush finish that opens up quickly with a short time in the glass. Photos of their estate vines showing their loamy sandy soils, tasting room and German made stainless steel tanks that are programmed for push downs three times a day during fermentation. These German made tanks are well made and I'm sure cost a bloody fortune. German manufacturing is simply world best!
Aug 11th, 2017
Columbia Valley vs. Napa Valley.
This Merlot for 48€ is def. a winner;)
Parker 93/100
Columbia Valley vs. Napa Valley.
This Merlot for 48€ is def. a winner;)
Parker 93/100
Really we'll paired with Roquefort. Not super inky, but more full body in a euro style wine, if that makes sense. I'd compare this with a well airated, in it's prime St. Emillion with a very mild spice effect. #Wawine - $25 / 92pts.
Really we'll paired with Roquefort. Not super inky, but more full body in a euro style wine, if that makes sense. I'd compare this with a well airated, in it's prime St. Emillion with a very mild spice effect. #Wawine - $25 / 92pts.
2 people found it helpfulSep 25th, 2013
Excellent as always, this "Columbia Valley" - AKA Yakima - Merlot has rich mocha cherry flavors and a full bodied, fruit forward structure.
Excellent as always, this "Columbia Valley" - AKA Yakima - Merlot has rich mocha cherry flavors and a full bodied, fruit forward structure.
1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2016
Soft and supple; true to form Washington Merlot
Soft and supple; true to form Washington Merlot
1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2016