| Vintage | 2021 |
| Appellation | Royal Slope |
| Vineyard | Stillwater Creek |
| Harvest Date | 09/08/2021 |
| Alcohol | 14.60% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 07/28/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 350 |
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2021 |
STAR Merlot |
94 |
Dr. Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com |
The 2021 ‘Star’ has 7% Cabernet Franc blended in. It is polished, round and generous with a terrific mouthfeel. Damp earthy tones give this a very Right Bank feel, as this is loaded with chocolate covered black cherry and black raspberry flavors with garrigue accents on the palate. The push-pull between finesse and richness really drives this wine. Drink 2025-2040- 94 |
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2021 |
STAR Merlot |
93, Critic's Choice |
Sean P. Sullivan, Northwest Wine Report |
Blended with 7% Cabernet Franc, the aromas offer notes of café au lait, raspberry, chocolate, and a kiss of dried herb – a Washington Merlot prototype. The palate is soft and sumptuous, so full of flavor and texture but also dexterity. The balance is exquisite. Coffee notes extend the finish. It’s glorious. 14.6% alcohol. Natural cork. 344 cases produced. |
Consulting Winemaker
Erica Orr has worked in the wine industry since 1998. Her first harvest was with Cathy Corison in the Napa Valley. That experience prompted Erica to enroll in the enology master’s degree program at UC Davis where she researched the indigenous yeast microflora in native chardonnay barrel fermentations. She completed her master’s degree in 2003.
In addition to her master’s degree from UC Davis, Erica’s scientific training includes a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from UC Berkeley and three years of research experience as a biochemistry lab technician for 2009 Nobel Laureate Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn at UC San Francisco.
As a San Francisco Bay Area native, she is passionate about food and wine, and dedicated to quality-oriented, thoughtful winemaking.
