Northstar

Walla Walla Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

9.22 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, 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, Onion
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

On the nose, sweet fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, blue fruits, black plum, black raspberries, strawberries. Vanilla, soft spice, caramel, mocha powder, pepper and nice dark florals. The M+ tannins are very velvety. Fruits are; blackberries, dark cherries, blue fruits, black plum, black raspberries & strawberries. Leather, palate intensifying spices, mocha powder, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, dry top soil, dry crushed rocks, dry stems, dry stones, black soil, pepper, nice, round acidity and a rich, round, lush, balanced finish that lasts. Photos of, the backside of the estate building, the concrete eggs they are using experimentally with their Cabernet & their wine blending visitors room.

On the nose, sweet fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, blue fruits, black plum, black raspberries, strawberries. Vanilla, soft spice, caramel, mocha powder, pepper and nice dark florals. The M+ tannins are very velvety. Fruits are; blackberries, dark cherries, blue fruits, black plum, black raspberries & strawberries. Leather, palate intensifying spices, mocha powder, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, dry top soil, dry crushed rocks, dry stems, dry stones, black soil, pepper, nice, round acidity and a rich, round, lush, balanced finish that lasts. Photos of, the backside of the estate building, the concrete eggs they are using experimentally with their Cabernet & their wine blending visitors room.

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2017
Cindy Minucci

Cindy had this 6 years ago

Cindy had this 6 years ago

Oct 8th, 2018