Sterling Vineyards

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.016 ratings

9.110 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy

Top Notes For

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.2

Second bottle in two weeks. Consistent results

Second bottle in two weeks. Consistent results

Aug 11th, 2018

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.2

Lovely. Consistent across bottles

Lovely. Consistent across bottles

Jul 29th, 2018

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.0

1973. Very pretty menthol note. Still some young fruit.

1973. Very pretty menthol note. Still some young fruit.

May 28th, 2015

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.2

1973 Sterling Reserve. Lovely and balanced.

1973 Sterling Reserve. Lovely and balanced.

May 28th, 2015

9.2

Great provenance and structure in this gem. Earthy and soulful with Classic tea leaf and impressive acidity will keep this drinking well for some time.

Great provenance and structure in this gem. Earthy and soulful with Classic tea leaf and impressive acidity will keep this drinking well for some time.

Apr 22nd, 2015

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

8.9

First Sterling Reserve - mostly Diamond Mountain - still a bit of a brut - but long and tasty.

First Sterling Reserve - mostly Diamond Mountain - still a bit of a brut - but long and tasty.

Aug 6th, 2014

Helen Keplinger

Owner/Winemaker Keplinger Wines

9.7

Killer wine by Ric Forman. So complex and still so fresh. Insanely silky texture. Black cherries, button mushroom, chalk, mint, mulch, fresh prune. Yum.

Killer wine by Ric Forman. So complex and still so fresh. Insanely silky texture. Black cherries, button mushroom, chalk, mint, mulch, fresh prune. Yum.

May 2nd, 2014

Director of Winemaking & Viticulture Cliff Lede Wines

9.6

Incredibly youthful, nice plummy kirsch notes, sweet core, sueded tannin

Incredibly youthful, nice plummy kirsch notes, sweet core, sueded tannin

Dec 6th, 2013

9.3

Fine example of old style Cal Cab. 12pct alcohol and nice acidity. Held up really well.

Fine example of old style Cal Cab. 12pct alcohol and nice acidity. Held up really well.

Jan 24th, 2016

Master Sommelier

8.8

Jason had this 11 years ago

Jason had this 11 years ago

Dec 31st, 2013