<h1>2008 Northstar Stella Blanca, Columbia Valley -- Northstar Winery Shopping Cart</h1> <b>$20.00</b> -- <i>"...lovely hints of tropical fruits, apple and lemon zest, and the elegance of a fruit tart with its classic pastry cream filling"</i> <p> <img src="https://store.nexternal.com/northstar/images/nor_stella_banca_bottle2.jpg" align="right" alt="2008 Northstar Stella Blanca, Columbia Valley" name="2008 Northstar Stella Blanca, Columbia Valley" border="0" hspace="10" /> <p><strong>Tasting Notes</strong>&nbsp; <br />This luscious white wine has lovely hints of tropical fruits, apple and lemon zest, and the elegance of a fruit tart with its classic pastry cream filling, as it softens mid-palate with a honeyed, creamy texture that finishes with bright, crisp flavors. &#8211; <em>David &#8220;Merf&#8221; Merfeld, Winemaker<strong></strong></em></p> <!--&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;strong&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Vintage Overview&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/strong&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;The 2006 growing season began with a mild spring, followed by a hot, dry summer which contributed to excellent acid levels, balanced canopies, and small&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;berries with concentrated flavors. Mild temperatures in August helped to extend the ripening period into September and October, leading to fantastic fruit quality across varietals.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;--> <p><b>Vineyards</b> <br />Diversity of vineyards and sub-appellations within the Columbia Valley are Northstar&#8217;s hallmarks. Fruit is chosen from the very best possible sources throughout the Columbia Valley. The Northstar team works closely with each grower to achieve specific fruit quality and yield parameters. The Semillon comes from the oldest block at Vineyard 10 (1978). The Muscadella du Bordelais comes from our registered mother block at Canoe Ridge, with a small amount coming from the research block at Vineyard 10. This is an extremely rare varietal for Washington state, with only one known grower managing it.</p> <p><b>Winemaking</b> <br />After a gentle pressing, the juice was inoculated with Cotes de Blanc yeasts to initiate fermentation. The barrel regime includes 100% French oak and 20% new barrels. A cooler barrel fermentation in the Petit Chai enhances the aromatics of this wine. The wine was then ages <i>sur lie</i> for 4 months in the barrel, with twice weekly stirrings for the desired creamy mouthfeel.</p> <!--&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;b&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Technical Data&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/b&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;ul&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;li&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Total acidity 0.54 g/100ml&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/li&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;li&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;pH 3.75&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/li&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;li&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Alcohol 14.9%&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/li&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;li&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Blend 100% Cabernet Sauvignon&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/li&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/ul&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;--></p> <p> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"> <li>SKU: 32005</li> </ul> </p> <p><b>Other products in the category <a href="http://store.northstarwinery.com/Category2" title="All Wines">All Wines</a>:</b> <br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.northstarwinery.com/Product48" title="2006 Northstar Merlot , Walla Walla">2006 Northstar Merlot , Walla Walla</a> -- "Blackberry and bright cherry flavors are balanced into this satiny smooth, well structured Merlot..."</li></ul> <br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.northstarwinery.com/Product50" title="2006 Northstar Stella Maris, Columbia Valley">2006 Northstar Stella Maris, Columbia Valley</a> -- "This medium-bodied, approachable wine opens with aromatics of blueberry and raspberry. "</li></ul> <br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.northstarwinery.com/Product49" title="2006 Northstar Syrah, Columbia Valley">2006 Northstar Syrah, Columbia Valley</a> -- "Fullbodied, lush and robust on the palate with a long finish."</li></ul> <br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.northstarwinery.com/Product40" title="2005 Northstar Merlot , Walla Walla">2005 Northstar Merlot , Walla Walla</a> -- <p class="rating">92 points - Wine Advocate</p>"Leather and bright cherry flavors..."</li></ul> <br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.northstarwinery.com/Product41" title="2003 Northstar Merlot , Walla Walla">2003 Northstar Merlot , Walla Walla</a> -- "Dusty malt, dried herbs and bright cherry flavors..."</li></ul> <br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.northstarwinery.com/Product46" title="2006 Northstar Merlot , Columbia Valley">2006 Northstar Merlot , Columbia Valley</a> -- "aromas of cherry, plum, raspberry, and blackberry, finishing off with flavors of toasted oak, vanilla, coconut, mint, and toffee."</li></ul> <br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.northstarwinery.com/Product47" title="2000 Northstar Merlot , Columbia Valley">2000 Northstar Merlot , Columbia Valley</a> -- "Big structure with smooth tannins and beautiful oak flavors in the finish."<br /><br />Current Club Selection</li></ul> <br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.northstarwinery.com/Product43" title="2006 Northstar Cabernet Sauvignon , Columbia Valley">2006 Northstar Cabernet Sauvignon , Columbia Valley</a> -- "This rich, fruity, dark, full-bodied wine leads with cherry flavors..."</li></ul> <br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.northstarwinery.com/Product44" title="2006 Northstar Petit Verdot, Columbia Valley">2006 Northstar Petit Verdot, Columbia Valley</a> -- "Floral, earthy, and chocolate aromas along with dark fruits and coconut lead into the full, rich palate."</li></ul> <br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.northstarwinery.com/Product42" title="2006 Northstar Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley">2006 Northstar Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley</a> -- "...soft, elegant, and medium-bodied with bright red fruit..."</li></ul> <br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.northstarwinery.com/Product34" title="2005 Northstar Syrah, Columbia Valley">2005 Northstar Syrah, Columbia Valley</a> -- "robust on the palate with earthy, meaty cola flavors..."</li></ul> </p> <br clear="left" /><br /><p><a href="http://store.northstarwinery.com" title="Northstar Winery Products">Northstar Winery Products</a></p> <br clear="left" /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.northstarmerlot.com">14 Hands Wine</a> <a href="http://www.northstarmerlot.com">Fourteen Hands</a> <a href="http://www.northstarmerlot.com">Washington Wine</a> <a href="http://www.northstarmerlot.com">Washington Merlot</a> <a href="http://www.northstarmerlot.com">Washington Cabernet Sauvignon</a> <a href="http://www.northstarmerlot.com">Washington Chardonnay</a> <br />Northstar Winery <a href="http://www.nexternal.com" title="ecommerce software">ecommerce software</a> powered by Nexternal