NORTHSTAR MERLOT - 2002

This Merlot comes from the Columbia Valley in Washington and has both Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of Petit Verdot in the blend.

TASTING NOTES:

Ripe cherry aromas with flavors of cherry candy accented by light cocoa and oak on the finish. Good color , medium-bodied and smooth in the mouth with soft tannins.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

86 PTS
Nice offering with good mouthfeel but lacks complexity and richness. If you like soft and simple Merlots, this one is for you. I found it too one dimensional. Lists at around $20 - $30 per bottle.