Northstar

Stella Maris Columbia Valley Merlot Blend

8.84 ratings
8.81 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.8

On the nose; beautiful florals, blackberries, dark cherries, touch of red fruit cola, strawberries, nutmeg, spice, dry dark soils, well done toast and dry, decayed florals. M+ body & tannins but leans out as it sits on the palate. Muted fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries with notes of blueberries. Mocha powder, spice, dark dry soil, dry stone, dry stems, crushed rocks, good acidity with a decent finish but isn't sustaining. It is approachable young. 48% Merlot, 39% Cabernet and 3% Cabernet.

On the nose; beautiful florals, blackberries, dark cherries, touch of red fruit cola, strawberries, nutmeg, spice, dry dark soils, well done toast and dry, decayed florals. M+ body & tannins but leans out as it sits on the palate. Muted fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries with notes of blueberries. Mocha powder, spice, dark dry soil, dry stone, dry stems, crushed rocks, good acidity with a decent finish but isn't sustaining. It is approachable young. 48% Merlot, 39% Cabernet and 3% Cabernet.

Aug 11th, 2017
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

Better than I thought it would be. I've always loved the Stella but thought I was opening it a bit early. It's tasting really good now though. Even good the second day.

Better than I thought it would be. I've always loved the Stella but thought I was opening it a bit early. It's tasting really good now though. Even good the second day.

Mar 24th, 2017
Kundai Chirindo

Kundai had this 6 years ago

Kundai had this 6 years ago

Mar 28th, 2018
Ben Laura

Ben had this 6 years ago

Ben had this 6 years ago

Dec 25th, 2017