The Winery North by Northwest (NxNW) of Walla Walla Valley of Washington

Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)
The winery offers 9 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the King Estate.
It is ranked in the top 27 of the estates of Washington.
It is located in Walla Walla Valley in the region of Washington

The Winery North by Northwest (NxNW) is one of the world's great estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in of Walla Walla Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery North by Northwest (NxNW) wines

Looking for the best Winery North by Northwest (NxNW) wines in Walla Walla Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery North by Northwest (NxNW) wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery North by Northwest (NxNW) wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

How Winery North by Northwest (NxNW) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of polish goulash, leg of lamb cooked in yoghurt / tave kosi (albania) or duck breast in a crust.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

On the nose the red wine of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW). often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW). is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

  • 2010With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.87/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW).

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Walla Walla Valley

Star of the American north-west straddling Washington and Oregon: signature Cabernet Sauvignon reigns in reds — structured and concentrated with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a touch of spice, firm tannins, great ageing potential. Racy, complex Syrah (blackberry, black olive, pepper, smoked meat), supple Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese complement. Long season (200 days), hot days and cool nights, loess soils. AVA (1984) within the Columbia Valley.

The top white wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

How Winery North by Northwest (NxNW) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pigeon with bacon and mushrooms, cod brandade or tuna, pepper and tomato quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

On the nose the white wine of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW). often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW). is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

  • 2010With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.46/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW).

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: Pinot gris

Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.

The top pink wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

How Winery North by Northwest (NxNW) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of daube niçoise, kapama of lamb (traditional bosnian dish) or beef carrots.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

On the nose the pink wine of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW). often reveals types of flavors of earth, citrus fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW).

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Gris
  • Riesling

The word of the wine: Mercaptan

Organic compound resulting from the combination of alcohol and sulphide (H2S) producing an unpleasant odour reminiscent of town gas and rotten eggs.

The top sweet wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

How Winery North by Northwest (NxNW) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of alsatian sauerkraut, pan bagnat or korma chicken (india).

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW). often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, floral or dried fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW)

  • 2011With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery North by Northwest (NxNW).

  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.

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Discover the grape variety: Riesling

Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.