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Northstar 2006 Merlot Columbia Valley
91 points - Wine Advocate - October 31, 2009
The 2006 Merlot Columbia Valley is composed of 76% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It was aged in French and American oak, 65% new, for 18 months. The fruit was sourced from 14 different vineyards making the wine a testament to the art of blending. Dark crimson-colored, it displays an alluring bouquet of cigar box, sage, clove, cinnamon, black cherry, and a hint of chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, round and elegant on the palate, it has solid depth and enough ripe tannin to support 2-3 years of additional cellaring. Drink this intensely flavored effort from 2011 to 2021.
Northstar 2006 Merlot Walla Walla Valley
92 points - Wine Advocate - October 31, 2009
The 2006 Merlot Walla Walla Valley is a blend of 78% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Cabernet Franc aged for 17 months in 56% new French oak. Purple in color, it exhibits a fragrant perfume of pain grille, cinnamon, allspice, violets, black cherry, and black currant. Medium to full-bodied, smooth-textured, and nearly opulent, it has layers of spicy, savory black fruit, excellent integration of oak, tannin, and acidity, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. This dense, packed effort will offer a drinking window extending from 2014 to 2026.
Northstar 2005 Stella Maris Red Blend Columbia Valley
85 points - Wine Spectator - July 31, 2009
Tart, dark and raw in texture, this is very chewy, with cherry and smoke flavors that last on the finish.
Northstar 2005 Merlot Columbia Valley
88 points - Wine Spectator - June 30, 2009
Soft and open-textured, with a meaty edge to the cherry and spice flavors. Stays light on its feet through the mild tannins on the finish. Better than previously reviewed.
Northstar 2005 Merlot Columbia Valley
91 points - “Editor's Choice” - Wine Enthusiast - June 1, 2009
The Columbia Valley designated Merlot from Northstar accounts for six times as many cases as its Walla Walla Merlot, yet in quality terms it sometimes equals or even surpasses the pricier bottling. The 2005 vintage was stellar, and this lovely wine is bursting with fruit—raspberry, blackberry, plum and more. Spicy aromas and flavors wrap around chocolaty tannins; there are exotic hints of curry and plenty of toast.