This colder vintage 100% Merlot needs a one hour decant to open up. The grapes were sourced from the Stone Tree, Cold Creek and Beverly vineyards. In the glass there are aromas of milk chocolate, roasted figs, stewed prune and anise. Lovely minerallity and rich mouthfeel that is very right bank Bordelaise. There are flavors of black cherry, black olive, mocha and cassis. This delicious and dense effort begs for another sip as it represents one of the best Merlots from this vintage. (Best 2015-2028) - September, 2015 (OB)
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Wine Specifications
- Report Date: September, 2015
- Producer: Northstar Winery
- Vintage: 2011
- Drinking Window: 2015-2028
- Estimated Value: $75
- Country: United States
- Region: Washington State
- Appellation: Columbia Valley
- Importer: NA