2019 Northstar Winery Merlot Columbia Valley

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Score 88/100 · Drink 2023-2026, Eric Guido, Vinous, Mar 2023

The 2019 Merlot slowly opens in the glass with a mix of peppery herbs, crushed rocks and dried blueberries. This is a soft-textured and pure style that impresses most for its lift and energy. It finishes with medium length while leaving a minty freshness.

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90
90/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Jeb Dunnuck

88
88/100

Eric Guido, Vinous

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92 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 92/100 · Drink 2022-2035, Jeb Dunnuck, Jul 2022

The 2019 Merlot (76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Sauvignon) sports a medium ruby/purple hue to go with a perfumed, spicy, complex bouquet of black cherries, redcurrants, spicy oak, and dried herbs. This medium to full-bodied, supple, elegant Merlot has rock-solid balance, velvety tannins, and an outstanding finish. It's beautifully done and can be drunk today or cellared for 10-12 years, probably longer.

91 points
James Suckling
Score 91/100 · James Suckling, Feb 2022

Nicely spiced on the nose with notes of nutmeg and coriander sitting on top of the black fruit. Full-bodied with firm tannins and fresh acidity. Cocoa powder stands in the background to the fruit and spice. Drink now.

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Northstar Winery
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Red

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Dry

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