Sterling Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

8.893 ratings

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Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.0

Great balance and easy to drink after it has opened up a bit.

Great balance and easy to drink after it has opened up a bit.

1 person found it helpfulNov 4th, 2016

7.0

Had a mispairing of this wine with rosemary chicken. It's good. Needs a much better pairing like a prime rib or red meat for certain. Chicken was awesome however.

Had a mispairing of this wine with rosemary chicken. It's good. Needs a much better pairing like a prime rib or red meat for certain. Chicken was awesome however.

1 person found it helpfulSep 20th, 2015

8.9

My and I liked it very much. Dry and a good wine with chicken and pasta. I recommend it

My and I liked it very much. Dry and a good wine with chicken and pasta. I recommend it

1 person found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2015

Kobi Yedidovich

10

Like no other Merlo

Like no other Merlo

Jan 16th, 2018

Erica Spradling

9.0

One of our favorite merlots--bold flavors with a spicy, oak finish.

One of our favorite merlots--bold flavors with a spicy, oak finish.

Jan 29th, 2017

9.1

Kinda sweet. Like it.

Kinda sweet. Like it.

Apr 23rd, 2016

8.0

Clarity: clear
Intensity: deep
Color: ruby red
Intensity: highly aromatic
Fruit: black cherry
Earth: oak, mushroom
Dryness: off dry
Acid: medium
Tannin: high
Body: medium
Finish: medium
Alcohol: 14.5%

Clarity: clear
Intensity: deep
Color: ruby red
Intensity: highly aromatic
Fruit: black cherry
Earth: oak, mushroom
Dryness: off dry
Acid: medium
Tannin: high
Body: medium
Finish: medium
Alcohol: 14.5%

Feb 20th, 2016

18.99

18.99

Nov 9th, 2016

Terrible, so bad we sent it back. Terrible bite

Terrible, so bad we sent it back. Terrible bite

Jun 21st, 2015

10

Dorrie had this 5 years ago

Dorrie had this 5 years ago

Sep 16th, 2021