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Northstar Big Dipper
- Northwest Palate - November 1, 2011
Youthfully violet/purple rims with well-saturated purple/black center. Clean aromas of crushed dark fruits. Light whiff of oak and brown spices. Notable for its velvety texture… plush and scrumptious in the mouth and full of plum and blackberry flavors. Though it feels physically soft on the tongue there is no lack of acidity: the flavors are bright and fresh and have a real sense of clarity around the fruitiness. Tannins are distinct, but quite supple and controlled; most noticeable at the back of the palate, never distracting. Gentle woody tones appear on the mid-palate, along with coco, a hint of allspice and subtle earthy, forest-y nuances. Plenty of flavor, but seems tightly wound and a bit unyielding at this point. The finish is ample and satisfying. A baby that hast flexed its muscles.
Northstar 2007 Merlot Columbia Valley
93 points - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine - November 1, 2011
While it may be the lesser-priced wine of the Northstar pair, this equally deep and well-filled effort wins the nod as our favorite by dint of its more supple stance and rather more rounded-off edges. It is a wonderfully well-balanced wine with plenty of potency and a raft of sweet fruit, and, while never so tannic as to require a long stay in the cellar, it is a Merlot that will only grow deeper over the next half-dozen years.
Northstar 2007 Merlot Walla Walla Valley
91 points - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine - November 1, 2011
From its deep and dense aromas of vanilla, dark cherries and ripe plums to its lengthy, like-minded flavors, this fleshy, well-extracted Merlot is a wine long on concentration and richness. Finesse may not be its forte at this point, but it shows a real sense of layering that begs one to wait, and it will find increased polish with three to five years in cellar.
Northstar
- Washington Wine Report - October 13, 2011
David ‘Merf’ Merfeld at Northstar Winery – which focuses on Merlot - says that he has brought in a mere 3% of his fruit as of yesterday. He estimates being about 1.5 to 2 weeks behind last year’s (cool) pace. However, he is not particularly concerned. “We will start to rock n’ roll next week,” Merfeld says. Kendall Mix at Goose Ridge says he has about 10% of his fruit in.
Northstar 2008 Merlot Columbia Valley
90 points - “Intriguing Washington Reds” - Wine Spectator - October 7, 2011
Firm in texture, with prickly tannins and a tang of acidity against blackberry and cedary spice flavors. Nicely filled out, this finishes with persistence. Drink now through 2015.