<h1>2005 Northstar Petit Verdot, Columbia Valley -- Northstar Winery Shopping Cart</h1> <b>$40.00</b> -- <i>"Black current and blackberry flavors follow on the full, rich palate."</i> <p> <img src="https://store.nexternal.com/northstar/images/nor_petit_verdot_bottle.jpg" align="right" alt="2005 Northstar Petit Verdot, Columbia Valley" name="2005 Northstar Petit Verdot, Columbia Valley" border="0" hspace="10" /> <b>Tasting Notes</b><p>&#8220;Known for rich, deep color and exotic aromas, Petit Verdot fruit is a key component of Northstar&#8217;s flagship Merlot. For this wine, specific Petit Verdot lots blended for floral and chocolate aromas. Black current and blackberry flavors follow on the full, rich palate.&#8221;</p> <b>Vintage Overview</b> <p>The growing season started cool, followed by 90+ degree days in July, these warm months contributed to the uniformity of berry maturation. In late summer temperatures dropped and cooled the vineyards, this allowed extra time on the vine to ripen and enhance flavor development. Moderate weather conditions during harvest contributed to mature fruit with intense flavors, good sugar development, and high natural acidity across varietals. </p> <b>Winemaking</b><p>Petit Verdot was sourced from Stone Tree Vineyard on Wahluke Slope, Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla&#8217;s Loess Vineyard, and Merlot from Northstar&#8217;s estate vineyard in Walla Walla. </p> <b>Technical Data<br /></b><ul> <li>Total Acidity 0.60 g/100 ml</li> <li>pH 3.75</li> <li>Alcohol 14.5%</li> <li>Blend 78% Petit Verdot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> <p> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"> <li>SKU: 18391</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. 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