In this challenging vintage, winemaker David “Merf” Merfeld elected to choose more than 10 vineyards to blend this wine. The resultant wine is a blend of 78% Merlot with 20% Cabernet and 2% Petite Verdot. Like its Premier cuvée older brother, this wine needs more than an hour in the decanter to open up. Once aroused it takes on aromas reminiscent of oak, red cherry, sage and dill in this herbaceous nose. The palate is lithe, with vibrant acidity. Flavors of black cherry, vanilla, raspberry and mocha lead to a long finish. This is an excellent effort considering the coldness of the vintage (Best 2015-2022) - September, 2015 (OB)
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Wine Specifications
- Report Date: September, 2015
- Producer: Northstar Winery
- Vintage: 2011
- Drinking Window: 2015-2022
- Estimated Value: $41
- Country: United States
- Region: Washington State
- Appellation: Columbia Valley
- Importer: NA