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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 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.
Northstar 2005 Merlot Walla Walla Valley
89 points - Wine Enthusiast - June 1, 2009
Though it feels lighter in the mouth than its companion Columbia Valley bottling, the Walla Walla Merlot offers similar floral and spice in the nose. The addition of Petit Verdot (about 4%) can really be noticed in the floral accents. Dark and extracted, with a leathery undertone, this tightly wound wine is a bit reluctant to show its fruit at the moment. With more bottle age, the score could improve.
Northstar 2005 Merlot Columbia Valley
- “Outstanding & Wine Pick of the Week ” - Wine Press Northwest - April 7, 2009
It can't be easy for David "Merf" Merfeld to referee these barrels from 18 blocks off 14 different vineyards, but he comes out a champion, thanks in part to some Cabernet Sauvignon (17%) and Petit Verdot (3%). Light cherries, blueberries with the leaf, cola, nutmeg and chocolate are drawn in with a sniff. More blueberries, cherry liqueur and chocolate tones slide around the palate. Tannins frame the structure and even add complexity before yielding to sweet plums in the finish.