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Thursday, October 6, 2016 - Back in 2011 I wrote, "Deep dark purple color - medium-full bodied - may be the most expressive Northstar I have had with full burst of black berry, plum and red currant flavors giving way to sweet oak, spice and subtle vanilla with nicely integrated firm but silky smooth tannins. Lots of fine sediment coats the empty bottle. Consistent notes with earlier tastings."

Such it was again tonight except I would add the floral aromatics perfume, the complexity was enhanced by nice balance and smooth silky tannins, highlighted by tones of anise and hints of mocha, much like a left bank Bordeaux, that was not recorded in earlier tastings. It says a lot about the curve of the drinking window for this wine that seems to be outstanding in its twelfth year.

https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2016/10/northstar-columbia-valley-merlot-2004.html

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