Winery NorthstarWalla Walla Valley Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
The Walla Walla Valley Merlot of the Winery Northstar is in the top 20 of wines of Walla Walla Valley.
Taste structure of the Walla Walla Valley Merlot from the Winery Northstar
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Walla Walla Valley Merlot of Winery Northstar in the region of Washington is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Walla Walla Valley Merlot of Winery Northstar in the region of Washington often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Walla Walla Valley Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Walla Walla Valley Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Walla Walla Valley Merlot
The Walla Walla Valley Merlot of Winery Northstar matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of roast monkfish with bacon, tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes stuffed moroccan style with... or veal chop with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Northstar's Walla Walla Valley Merlot.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Walla Walla Valley Merlot from Winery Northstar are 2011, 2003, 2008, 2010 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Northstar
The Winery Northstar is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Walla Walla Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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 wine region of Washington
2nd US producer by volume, on the arid, sunny Columbia Valley. Star Cabernet Sauvignon (~60% of reds): powerful and structured with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, dry herbs and graphite, firm tannins. Fleshy, peppery Syrah (black fruits, smoked meat). Round, fruity Merlot, historic mineral Riesling (dry and off-dry), precise Chardonnay and ample Sémillon.
The word of the wine: VQPRD
Quality wine produced in a specific region. European designation that groups together appellation wines, i.e., in France, AOC and VDQS.
