Sterling Vineyards

Vintner's Collection Central Coast Meritage Blend

8.8119 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Paul Weil

An always amazing value, this wine features blackberry and coffee flavors with pleasant smooth tannins.

An always amazing value, this wine features blackberry and coffee flavors with pleasant smooth tannins.

Dec 9th, 2013
Darcie Leib

Dark fruit, full bodied, smooth vanilla finish.

Dark fruit, full bodied, smooth vanilla finish.

Sep 19th, 2013
Chance Miller

Tonged this bottle, not because cork was compromised but to practice with my heretofore unused Porto tongs

Tonged this bottle, not because cork was compromised but to practice with my heretofore unused Porto tongs

May 14th, 2019
Chance Miller

Pulled a glass w/ Coravin. Great meritage & will revisit again in a few weeks/months/ year.

Pulled a glass w/ Coravin. Great meritage & will revisit again in a few weeks/months/ year.

Apr 26th, 2017
Jennifer Greene-Van Der Karr

Smooth and just a little dry, but not too much.

Smooth and just a little dry, but not too much.

Nov 19th, 2015
Pete Pearlman

I had the 2010 on 11/9/15. Very good. Smooth. Dark and warm.

I had the 2010 on 11/9/15. Very good. Smooth. Dark and warm.

Nov 10th, 2015
Jason Toon

Good upfront taste but bland finish

Good upfront taste but bland finish

Mar 23rd, 2015
Scott Sutter

Needs food. Could have used a few more years of aging

Needs food. Could have used a few more years of aging

Mar 15th, 2015
Robert Newcomb

The wine was okay but the Lionel Richie concert was AMAZING!

The wine was okay but the Lionel Richie concert was AMAZING!

Jun 8th, 2014
Justin Hunter

13.5% ALC cherry, dark chocolate

13.5% ALC cherry, dark chocolate

Mar 24th, 2014