Northstar 2010 Premier Merlot, Columbia Valley, $85
Three of the state’s top sites — Beverly near Sentinel Gap, Cold Creek and StoneTree — each within eye shot of the Columbia River near the Wahluke Slope — get some special treatment from David Merfeld. Rich and dark aromas of black cherry, cola, black licorice, toast and allspice are followed by a dense palate that follows with cherry and chocolate-covered pomegranate. The structure shows elegance with those chocolate undertones and gets capped by late-arriving tannins.
Rating; Excellent
Production: 290 cases
Alcohol: 14.7%
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