As a wine I give it a 93, structured, fruit, polished, nice oak flavored. You would expect this from Northstar given unlimited grape sources, makes for a polished wine. BUT I give it an 87 as a Merlot because I want more Merlot in my merlot. Hence 90 for average. Well done.
As a wine I give it a 93, structured, fruit, polished, nice oak flavored. You would expect this from Northstar given unlimited grape sources, makes for a polished wine. BUT I give it an 87 as a Merlot because I want more Merlot in my merlot. Hence 90 for average. Well done.
1 person found it helpfulJun 19th, 2015
It's been a while since I've had this wine. Big vanilla-blueberry with autumnal cedar and oak interplay, ashy pepper, black currants and plenty of toast, nose-wise. Gummy blueberry, dried blackberry, cedar, some graphite under a vanilla umbrella. Let it rain fruit droplets! This is round and tasty, though it is not the style I prefer, I respect its effort here. Sometimes you want warm fruit on brioche. #merlots #washingtonstate #northstar #merlotis4lovers
It's been a while since I've had this wine. Big vanilla-blueberry with autumnal cedar and oak interplay, ashy pepper, black currants and plenty of toast, nose-wise. Gummy blueberry, dried blackberry, cedar, some graphite under a vanilla umbrella. Let it rain fruit droplets! This is round and tasty, though it is not the style I prefer, I respect its effort here. Sometimes you want warm fruit on brioche. #merlots #washingtonstate #northstar #merlotis4lovers
Jul 24th, 2016
The 2011 is exhibiting nice texture and depth and still has a ways to go. Dark fruits, woody grains, truffles, and a nice mouthfeel showcasing solid maturity.
The 2011 is exhibiting nice texture and depth and still has a ways to go. Dark fruits, woody grains, truffles, and a nice mouthfeel showcasing solid maturity.
Mar 6th, 2019
Lighter style (prefer my Merlot with a little more funk). Soft and approachable. Strong white pepper notes on the nose. Medium length finish. Pretty good value. Not special but definitely serviceable.
Lighter style (prefer my Merlot with a little more funk). Soft and approachable. Strong white pepper notes on the nose. Medium length finish. Pretty good value. Not special but definitely serviceable.
Dec 24th, 2017
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
