A decent wine for everyday drinking. Light to medium bodied, still some red fruit on the palate, but I'm thinking it should have been opened earlier to get the most out of it. Moderate finish, so all-in-all a pleasant wine to drink.
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This is the sweet spot for this wine. It's drinking really good. Fairly decadent with loads of vanilla and spice wrapped around dark fruits and figs. Quite oaky, if you aren't into that you may not like it.
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(Northstar Stella Maris Columbia Valley) Smoke and fresh ground cranberries interlace with herbs and spice. A fair amount of alcohol on the nose. A smooth, even palate with a lot of fruit and a coating mouthfeel. Well integrated oak, although perhaps a bit heavy handed at times. 14.5% alcohol. 77% Merlot; 16% Cabernet; 7% Syrah.
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11/8/2012 - geneyus wrote: 82 Points
A decent wine for everyday drinking. Light to medium bodied, still some red fruit on the palate, but I'm thinking it should have been opened earlier to get the most out of it. Moderate finish, so all-in-all a pleasant wine to drink.
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1/8/2012 - ilvino wrote: 91 Points
Medium bodied, vanilla, cherry, raspberry plus leather. Smooth soft finish.
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4/24/2011 - T&MCellars Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is the sweet spot for this wine. It's drinking really good. Fairly decadent with loads of vanilla and spice wrapped around dark fruits and figs. Quite oaky, if you aren't into that you may not like it.
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4/9/2011 - juneau bob wrote: 88 Points
Hefty merlot dark cherry with smooth tannins
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4/2/2011 - handymom wrote: 91 Points
Definitely time to drink, stilll fruit left and other flavors emerging.
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