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By Stephen Tanzer
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Focus on Washington: Hot Times in the Desert (Nov 2016), 11/1/2016, (See more on Vinous...)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2013
- TypeRed
- ProducerNorthstar
- VarietyMerlot
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationColumbia Valley
- Display optionsVariety and Appellation
- UPC/EAN Code087893000256, 088586000256, 4002519000256
10/3/2023 - -Tim- Likes this wine: 92 Points
Third and final bottle in the last few years.
Tasting note from the producer: "Rich concentrated aromas of black cherry, plum, mint, cedar, and chocolate that lead into flavors of black raspberry and vanilla. The wine is big and bold and was created to enjoy now, or for many years to come as it will age gracefully."
More mature than my previous bottles. I did get cherries, plums, mint, and oak but also raisins and tobacco this time.
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5/9/2023 - ME_DOC Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very well made merlot from columbia valley. Definetly on the fruity side as expected with notes of blueberrys, red fruits and a little bit of a funky creaminess here. Some oak adds a nice complexity and balances the fruit very good here without being dominant. I really enjoyed this one. Perfect drinking window...Dont wait!
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2/20/2023 - shafer1994 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Even better than the last bottle. More concentrated, dense. Occupaying your tongue for a couple of minutes. Superdark color. Thick and oily texture. Velvet finish. Intense. Not yet fully developed. Many more years ahead!
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4/27/2022 - brujazz wrote: 93 Points
My last bottle and by far the best! Even in a better place than it was two years ago. This is just a wonderful wine, and a great example of what can be done in Washington! From bouquet through a complex finish theres a melange of spice and chocolate. Just some gorgeous juice!
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4/1/2022 - -Tim- Likes this wine: 92 Points
Last summer I wrote:
" Lots of tannins initially, much better after 3h decant in the glass.
Tasting note from the producer: "Rich concentrated aromas of black cherry, plum, mint, cedar, and chocolate that lead into flavors of black raspberry and vanilla. The wine is big and bold and was created to enjoy now, or for many years to come as it will age gracefully."
I did not get any vanilla notes to be honest but definitely agree with the black raspberry, chocolate and boldness.
This is still prime drinking window imo and should stay there another 5-7 years easily."
I liked it even better this time!
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