Sterling Vineyards

The wine is an elegant pale salmon pink color in the glass with a delightfully persistent bead. The fresh aromas of strawberry, cherry blossom, rose petal and crisp apple lead to a lush palate where the aromas ring true. The wine offers upfront fruit flavors, yet is balanced by creamy texture and bright acidity. The effervescence of the wine lends to the crisp, clean finish.

The Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine is a glistening pale straw color in the glass with ribbons of fine bubbles. The aromas of green apple, lemon citrus, pear and lemon cream are distinct. The palate is fresh with fruit-forward flavors, floral notes and a soft, creamy texture. This is a sophisticated and elegant wine with balanced fruit, structure and acidity.

93 PTS WILFRED WONG. A major achievement from one of California's top wineries, the bold and almost husky '09 Sterling Vineyards Platinum is a lavish red wine; mostly Cabernet Sauvignon; long finish.

92 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. Expresses youthful tannins and ripe blackberry and currant flavors. A beautiful polished wine.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. A lot here to like, the fresh and aromatic '07 Sterling Vintner's Collection Riesling drinks exceedingly well; medium sweet in profile yet well balanced in execution.

The Sterling Vintner's Collection Meritage shows a little bit of Bordeaux magic from the New World; elegant and soft, with fine, red currant flavors.

The Sterling Vyds organically grown Sauvignon Blanc is active on the palate with flavors of citrus rind and melon; crisp aftertaste.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. An amazing wine, the stylish '02 Sterling SVR Reserve explodes with wondrous ripe fruit flavors accented with just the measure of sweet oak; perfect with a thick Porterhouse.

The Sterling Vintner's Collection Sauvignon Blanc is a pleasant white wine with fresh citrus and lemon custard flavors; easy and dry in the finish.

Shows effusive blackberry and black cherry character. Fruity, smooth flavors that boast violet, vanilla and spice nuances.

Tropical fruit aromas, the Sterling Vintner's Collection Chardonnay displays flavors of melon and citrus. Lingering finish.

89 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The 98 Sterling Reserve Cabernet is deftly balanced, rich and creamy, with well defined black cherry, currant, plum, and vanilla flavors that are focused and complex.

California. 13.5% ABV

Silky cherry, plum, and rose character. Vibrant acidity balances the focused fruit flavors. 14.5% ABV

Rich in texture and full in taste, with bursts of red fruit and chocolate notes. ABV 13.9%