{"product_id":"2013-northstar-winery-red-blend-walla-walla-valley-usa-750ml","title":"2013 Northstar Winery Red Blend, Walla Walla Valley, USA (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother Merlot dominated red is the 2013 Red Blend, which is 63% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Cabernet Franc, aged 20 months in 51% new French oak. Its deep ruby color is followed by elegant, pure notes of cassis, black raspberries, violets and graphite, as well as a wine that has medium to full-bodied richness, outstanding balance and a focused, lengthy finish. It should keep for a decade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Jeb Dunnuck of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad and expressive, layered with spicy, minerally, peppery, orange peel-accented black cherry and licorice flavors that glide against polished tannins into a long and harmonious finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Wine Spectator, 92 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerlot (63%) takes the lead on this blend followed by Cabernet Sauvignon (23%) and Cabernet Franc. The aromas seem somewhat wound up at present, with notes of wood spice, vanilla and fresh herb. The palate is über-smooth, showing a fine sense of balance and polish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Wine Enthusiast, 91 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelvety, lush, and elegant, this limited production red wine from Walla Walla showcases notes of black cherry, raspberry, vanilla, and spices leading into a long and satisfying mild toasted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"woodswholesalewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49205892055296,"sku":null,"price":49.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/0964\/7360\/files\/Northstarwineryredblend13.png?v=1787088940","url":"https:\/\/gcona.com\/products\/2013-northstar-winery-red-blend-walla-walla-valley-usa-750ml","provider":"Gcona","version":"1.0","type":"link"}