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Northstar 2005 Stella Maris Red Blend Columbia Valley
90 points - Wine Enthusiast - December 31, 2009
This pleasing blend yields a spicy, fruity wine with sweet strawberry and cherry candy flavors. Though two thirds new oak was used, it is not prominent. Smooth and accessible, this delicious wine is accented with aromas of sweet straw.
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 2004 Stella Maris Red Blend Columbia Valley
90 points - Wine Enthusiast - December 1, 2007
There was no slippage for Stella in this second vintage; in fact, it's a clear step up from the 2003. 88% Merlot. 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot, this titillates with sweet raspberry fruit, leading into chocolate and cherry. It's a lively delicious wine, that tops out at 14.5% alcohol.
Northstar 2003 Stella Maris Red Blend Columbia Valley
88 points - Wine Enthusiast - October 1, 2006
The second label for Northstar shines in this warm vintage, with a firm line of dark fruits, streaked with earth and mineral. Cherry fruit holds the center, a bit overwhelmed by the tannins at this time, but looking good for another half decade or so of aging.
Northstar 2003 Stella Maris Red Blend Columbia Valley
90 points - Wine Spectator - June 15, 2006
Smooth, round and polished, with a plush feel to the currant, plum and creamy oak character, lingering beautifully on the fine-grained finish, hinting at black olive as the flavors persist.