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Sterling Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

9.27 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot

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Top Notes For
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.8

Now fully mature - perhaps past it’s best but still vibrant, deep plum, sweet pipe tobacco notes, coffee beans, vaguely oxidized in a positive way. Soft impact in the mouth, relaxed tannins, very drinkable

Now fully mature - perhaps past it’s best but still vibrant, deep plum, sweet pipe tobacco notes, coffee beans, vaguely oxidized in a positive way. Soft impact in the mouth, relaxed tannins, very drinkable

Aug 7th, 2019
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.4

Fantastic. Merlot was taken seriously in 1974 and it likely had a helping of Cabernet Sauvignon in the mix.

Fantastic. Merlot was taken seriously in 1974 and it likely had a helping of Cabernet Sauvignon in the mix.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2016
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.7

Merlots can be great - aged or young. This is a legendary Merlot from 1974.

Merlots can be great - aged or young. This is a legendary Merlot from 1974.

1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2013
Ian Brand
8.7

10 points just for being alive, but not a transcendent bottle.

10 points just for being alive, but not a transcendent bottle.

Feb 23rd, 2015
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.7

Gary had this 12 years ago

Gary had this 12 years ago

Aug 5th, 2013
Alan Snitow
9.2

Alan had this 3 years ago

Alan had this 3 years ago

Aug 26th, 2022