Novelty Hill Januik
Novelty Hill
Stillwater Creek Vineyard Merlot 2011
Lovely merlot, featuring all of the usual suspects. Was great for a midday sipper in the shade with friends. Paired nicely with a prosciutto flatbread and a goat cheese and caramelized onion one as well. This wine is one of the many reasons we're in the club... — 11 years ago
Novelty Hill
Columbia Valley Merlot 2012
Buttery and pretty good — 11 years ago
Januik
Cold Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2011
Very pretty bouquet ripe peach apple vanilla bean creme brûlée creamy rich round texture concentrated and rich with a long finish fresh and with a nice touch of spice. Cold creek vineyard mike has worked with this vineyard since 1990. Finish 45+ most excellent he picks the blocks and rows that he wants. Stillwater is novelty hill estate vineyard. First planting a in2000 — 13 years ago
Novelty Hill
Stillwater Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Another great Washington wine. Went very fast with everyone enjoying it. — 10 years ago
Novelty Hill
Stillwater Creek Vineyard Viognier 2013
Peachy and delightful, perfect for a hot summer day. — 11 years ago
Novelty Hill
Stillwater Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Light slightly very smell, plum, sweet, fruity but with a darkness. Yummy — 11 years ago
Novelty Hill
Stillwater Creek Vineyard Late Harvest Sémillon 2011
Apricot and Asian pear with orange blossom and vanilla creme. A fruit cocktail like wine with lovely acidity and balance vanilla creme pie tongue tingly minerality. Excellent creme caramel — 12 years ago
Novelty Hill
Stillwater Creek Vineyard Sangiovese
The lodge at Crystal Lake. Good wine. Good times. — 11 years ago
Novelty Hill
Stillwater Creek Vineyard Grenache 2011
Nice finish. — 11 years ago
Novelty Hill
Stillwater Creek VineyardMerlot 2010
Lighter red - not as heavy as a cab — 12 years ago
Zachary Price
While at Total Wine, I picked up the previous Novelty Hill bottle and this Januik Merlot, (the Cabernets are a bit out of my price range at the moment). As mentioned previously, these wineries share a tasting space in Woodinville, WA. Mike Januik, the winemaker and owner of the Januik label, has been labeled one of the "Masters of Merlot" and, as the name implies, specializes mainly in Bordeaux grapes sourced from mature vineyards around the Columbia Valley. 2013 was a warmer year towards harvest than the previous two vintages, yielding in changes to the flavor profile of many of the grapes in the Columbia Valley due to the longer hang time on the vine. This wine is composed of 96% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon (likely to add a tad more tannic structure), harvested from Weinbau, Klipsun, and Ciel du Cheval vineyards and seems like it could benefit with another year or two under its belt. ~$22 | #januik #merlot #columbiavalley
On the eyes: Med opacity, bright, magenta-garnet, med stain, med+ tears. No gas, evidence of floc.
On the nose: Cherry, black plum, orange peel, dried hay, herbaceous, with a hint of chocolate, med+ alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ tannin, med acid, med+ alcohol, med+ body. Cherry, black plum skin, and blueberry yielding to hints of menthol, chocolate, and cedar with a pleasant long oaky finish. — 10 years ago