2012 Northstar Winery Columbia Valley Merlot, Washington, USA (750ml) Napa County This tasting of the 2013

This tasting of the 2013 Barolo Lazzarito confirms just how far the wine has come along in recent vintages

nicely detailed wine

Dried earl gray tea leaves with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg make for a lengthy finish that gently lingers without implication

gratifying finish

2012 Northstar Winery Columbia Valley Merlot, Washington, USA (750ml) Napa County This tasting of the 2013TASTING NOTE'S: The deep ruby colored Columbia Valley 2012 Merlot is a full bodied, elegant, perfumed Merlot that gives up lots of cassis, sweet oak, black cherry and a touch of crushed rock in the hallmark elegant, balanced style of this estate. The tannin is present, yet ripe, and it has enough concentration to keep for a decade or more. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91pts The cocoa, cherry, raspberry and toast aromas bring plenty of appeal. The