2012 Northstar Winery Columbia Valley Merlot, Washington, USA (750ml) Napa County It was notably better a

It was notably better a few days later

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

crème de cassis

encompassed by lovely ripe tannins

2012 Northstar Winery Columbia Valley Merlot, Washington, USA (750ml) Napa County It was notably better aTASTING 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