Northstar - Merlot Columbia Valley 2020 (750ml) Graves de VayresWinemaker Notes The 2020 vintage has concentrated aromas of black cherry, cedar, and mocha that lead into flavors of raspberry, chocolate, cherry, and vanilla. The wine is lush and bright and was created to enjoy now, or for many years to come as it will age gracefully. Blend: 81% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon Critical Acclaim JS93 James Suckling Notes of toasted spices, dark plums, chocolate cedar and asphalt. Polished and dusty on the palate with a
FOOD PAIRING: This is a versatile pairing wine—we love it with fresh salads
One might compare this unctuously textured
giving intensity to the texture as well as to the acidity
old barrels of Slavonian oak
The Estate covered over 200 hectares
A distinctly savory wine
fresher style of the vintage and is nicely balanced
or even for a marinade for wild game and red meats
peach and mango for a refreshing
A first sip with subtle sweet touches then evolves into a slightly bitter taste
Although we have found that most of the Catena wines are consumed shortly after release
giving the wine a rich texture and a diverse aromatic palate
