Northstar

Premier Columbia Valley Merlot

9.16 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

100% Merlot from the Four Feathers Vineyard. The fruits are candied & perfumed on the nose. Blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, plum, black plum, black raspberries, black licorice, tarry notes, light spice, baking spices, violets and dark fresh florals. The palate has velvety M+ tannins & body, violet infused fruits that match the nose but add strawberries. Dry stones, crushed rocks, light pepper, spices that lift and intensify off the palate, cola and fresh purple florals. The acidity is well done. The finish is rich, elegant and showcases a lot of spice. Photos of, the estate building, Merlot grapes that will apparently finish veraison by the first week of September! Mmmm? Last, their visitor tasting patio. Northstar is a premium Walla Walla producer owned by Chateau Ste. Michelle

100% Merlot from the Four Feathers Vineyard. The fruits are candied & perfumed on the nose. Blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, plum, black plum, black raspberries, black licorice, tarry notes, light spice, baking spices, violets and dark fresh florals. The palate has velvety M+ tannins & body, violet infused fruits that match the nose but add strawberries. Dry stones, crushed rocks, light pepper, spices that lift and intensify off the palate, cola and fresh purple florals. The acidity is well done. The finish is rich, elegant and showcases a lot of spice. Photos of, the estate building, Merlot grapes that will apparently finish veraison by the first week of September! Mmmm? Last, their visitor tasting patio. Northstar is a premium Walla Walla producer owned by Chateau Ste. Michelle

Aug 12th, 2017
Paul Weil

A rich dark thick 100% Yakima valley Merlot, this wine is suffused with chewy mocha tannins, with an almost bread-like quality to the mouthfeel.

A rich dark thick 100% Yakima valley Merlot, this wine is suffused with chewy mocha tannins, with an almost bread-like quality to the mouthfeel.

Jan 1st, 2017
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

Actually surprisingly good. It was wise to let this one age. The fruit has really smoothed out on this one. Impressed.

Actually surprisingly good. It was wise to let this one age. The fruit has really smoothed out on this one. Impressed.

Mar 2nd, 2019
Michael Callahan

Michael had this 10 months ago

Michael had this 10 months ago

Jan 22nd, 2024
Will Bean

Will had this 2 months ago

Will had this 2 months ago

Sep 27th, 2024
Melissa Housman

Melissa had this 9 years ago

Melissa had this 9 years ago

Oct 17th, 2015