Winery - Stella Maris
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There was no slippage for Stella in this second vintage; in fact, it’s a clear step up from the 2003. 88% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot, this titillates with sweet raspberry fruit, leading into chocolate and cherry. It’s a lively, delicious wine, that tops out at 14.5% alcohol.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The Stella Maris, a Northstar second label, is a standout among a largely undistinguished crop of 2002s. Sweet fruit shows tangy flavors of red currant and berry, which carry the wine into a puckery finish. It’s round and pleasing, though without much weight.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The second label for Northstar shines in this warm vintage, with a firm line of dark fruits, streaked with earth and mineral. Cherry fruit holds the center, a bit overwhelmed by the tannins at this time, but looking good for another half decade or so of aging.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This pleasing blend yields a spicy, fruity wine with sweet strawberry and cherry candy flavors. Though two thirds new oak was used, it is not prominent. Smooth and accessible, this delicious wine is accented with aromas of sweet straw.
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