Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Merlot

Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Dark Chocolate

Notes of: Cherry

Sterling Vineyards

Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Merlot

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

3.7

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Merlot is a premium wine produced by Sterling Vineyards, a renowned winery located in Napa Valley, California. This Merlot is made from grapes grown in select vineyards in the region, known for their ideal growing conditions and unique terroir. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a classic Merlot with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, balanced by a smooth and velvety texture. This wine is perfect for those who appreciate a well-crafted and elegant Merlot.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Merlot is a well-balanced, fruit-forward expression of the variety.On the nose, aromas of dark cherry, cocoa, and subtle oak lead to a palate of blackberry, dried herbs, and savory spices. The tannins are soft and supple, leading to a long, pleasing finish. Overall, this is a delightful Merlot that is sure to please any wine lover.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2025

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Sterling Vineyards

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.7

0 Review