2012 Northstar Winery Columbia Valley Merlot, Washington, USA (750ml) Napa County they turned to the Sonoma

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

nicely detailed wine

a flavorful palate and refreshing acidity

It was notably better a few days later

Dense and intensely flavored

2012 Northstar Winery Columbia Valley Merlot, Washington, USA (750ml) Napa County they turned to the SonomaTASTING 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