Northstar Merlot Columbia Valley 2009
- Winery: Northstar Winery
- Region: USA » Washington » Walla Walla County » Walla Walla Valley
- Varietal: Merlot
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another great year for Northstar! The 2007 scores better for me than the 2006. Smooth and soft on the palate with lush fruit and good balance. m... Read more
Nice. Thicker and more complex than I remember with the 2006. Blackberry and herbal notes come across. A good nose on Berrys and vanilla. Give ... Read more
Nose. Strong cedar, violet. With earthy pepper upon aeration. Taste. Pencil Shaving woodiness with blueberry subtlety. Velvety, satin body with s... Read more
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User Reviews for Northstar Merlot Columbia Valley
Add your reviewanother great year for Northstar! The 2007 scores better for me than the 2006. Smooth and soft on the palate with lush fruit and good balance. more proof that some Merlots can be every bit as good as a Cabernet! Cheers!
Nice. Thicker and more complex than I remember with the 2006. Blackberry and herbal notes come across. A good nose on Berrys and vanilla. Give it an hour to open. Another good Washington Merlot from Northstar.
Nose. Strong cedar, violet. With earthy pepper upon aeration. Taste. Pencil Shaving woodiness with blueberry subtlety. Velvety, satin body with soft finish. Low tannin but dry. Perfection and wonderful. Wish I'd bought two cases!
Great depth. The previous descriptions on here are on base. I think the blending gives this a bit more complexity than were it merlot alone. Very tasty!! -Tasted at The Hostile Grape 8/5/09
Great Merlot from Washington state. Dave Merf Merfield knows what he is doing at Northstar. Rich and deep for a Merlot. The sideways guys are crazy to bash Merlots. This is one of the best! Love the 2005! Cheers!
Cherry, and herbs on the nose. This merlot is rich and supple with enough tannin and acidity to age much longer than Washington wines are known to age. Perfect with a steak or pork with cherry sause.
External Reviews for Northstar Merlot Columbia Valley
Washington lies at the same latitude as the Bordeaux region in France, yet has the additional benefit of a longer growing season and cooler nighttime temperatures. These characteristics aid in the even ripening of grapes and the locking in of acidity, resulting in full-bodied yet balanced Merlots.
The 2008 Columbia Valley Merlot offers up aromas of balsam wood, spice box, tobacco, violets, cassis, and blackberry. Savory on the palate, if slightly austere, another 1-2 years of bottle should fill the wine out.
The 2008 Columbia Valley Merlot offers up aromas of balsam wood, spice box, tobacco, violets, cassis, and blackberry. Savory on the palate, if slightly austere, another 1-2 years of bottle should fill the wine out. It will drink well through 2023. - ... Robert Parkers Wine Advocate. A Merlot wine from Washington in USA. 2008 Northstar Merlot 750ml
Well balanced with a nose and flavors of raspberry, plum, and cherry, leading into notes of vanilla, coconut, and spice on the palate. Lots of structure and balanced tannins make this a great wine to pair with food. Enjoy!
WE 93pts. - WA 92pts. - WS 91pts. - Tasting Notes - Well balanced with a nose and flavors of raspberry, plum, and cherry, leading into notes of vanilla, coconut, and spice on the palate. Lots of structure and balanced tannins make this a great wine to pair with food. Enjoy!
A project started by Jed Steel back in the mid-90's and now part of Chateau Ste. Michelle, Northstar has gone on to become a benchmark wine from the Columbia Valley. Winemaker David Merfeld works closely with growers to achieve specific fruit quality and yields. The blend for this 2007 is 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. The Wine Advocate scored it 92 points saying "The 2007 Merlot Columbia Valley was blended from 14 vineyards while the wine was made with 40-60% whole berries depending upon the site. It was aged for 18 months in 60% new French oak. It reveals a nose of pain grille, pencil lead, spice box, lavender, cassis, and black currant. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, this impeccably balanced wine is loaded with raspberry, plum, and black fruit flavors, has outstanding density, and a long, fruit-filled finish. Give it another 3 years of cellaring and drink it from 2013 to 2022." Limited!
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