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Columbia Valley

2021 Premier Merlot

93 Points
JamesSuckling.com
3.5.24

Tasting Notes

This limited production offering was hand-crafted with meticulous detail to showcase the very best that Washington Merlot has to offer. Enjoy now or for many years to come as this wine will age beautifully in your cellar.

Food Pairings

Cured meats, rich cheeses, beef tenderloin, seared duck, and roasted leg of lamb.

WINE ANALYSIS

Blend:
100% Merlot
Aging:
Daily punchdowns were done by hand, and the wine was aged in 100% French oak for 20 months in 40% new barrels.
Alcohol:
14.5%
TA:
0.52 g/100 mL
F:
At harvest fruit was hand-harvested and hand-sorted with an eye towards optimum aging. Vinified in small lot fermenters.

Our Promise

At Northstar Winery, we are just as devoted to superior customer service as we are to producing quality wines. Whether you're shopping with us online, by phone or at our wine shop, you can count on our helpful Concierge team to answer any questions you might have along the way.

Shipping & Service

To ensure extreme weather conditions or temperature variances do not impact the quality of your wine, orders will only be shipped Monday through Wednesday for Ground and Second Day Air shipping (when available) and Monday through Thursday for overnight shipping. Orders must be placed by 7am PST to be shipped on the same day. Learn More