2012 Northstar Winery Columbia Valley Merlot, Washington, USA (750ml) Napa County with luscious wild blackberry and

with luscious wild blackberry and chocolate-covered black cherry woven around an appealing note of spicy clove

a flavorful palate and refreshing acidity

crème de cassis

they turned to the Sonoma County region that’s most renowned for the grape

Dried earl gray tea leaves with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg make for a lengthy finish that gently lingers without implication

2012 Northstar Winery Columbia Valley Merlot, Washington, USA (750ml) Napa County with luscious wild blackberry andTASTING NOTE'S: The deep ruby colored Columbia Valley 2012 Merlot is a full bodied, elegant, perfumed Merlot that gives up lots of cassis, sweet oak, black cherry and a touch of crushed rock in the hallmark elegant, balanced style of this estate. The tannin is present, yet ripe, and it has enough concentration to keep for a decade or more. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91pts The cocoa, cherry, raspberry and toast aromas bring plenty of appeal. The