Sterling Vineyards

Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Merlot

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
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
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
Merlot
ORIGINS
Winery:  Sterling Vineyards
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
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