Sterling Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

8.768 ratings

8.82 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

Michael McConnell

8.4

Very full and smooth, light acid and a hint of blackberry.

Very full and smooth, light acid and a hint of blackberry.

1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2014

8.4

Nothing to write home (or here) about.

Nothing to write home (or here) about.

Apr 18th, 2015

8.8

On 3/21/2017. 2011 vintage. Very nice.

On 3/21/2017. 2011 vintage. Very nice.

Mar 22nd, 2017

8.6

A little light with filet and mushrooms...

A little light with filet and mushrooms...

Sep 28th, 2016

8.2

Perfectly fine but not particularly memorable. Had with a mix of tapenade, turkey, cheese crackers and fruit. Light, not memorable.

Perfectly fine but not particularly memorable. Had with a mix of tapenade, turkey, cheese crackers and fruit. Light, not memorable.

May 30th, 2016

8.9

Good

Good

May 2nd, 2015

8.8

Paired well with Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Paired well with Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Feb 14th, 2015

9.4

A super wine. Game-watching with Barbie.

A super wine. Game-watching with Barbie.

Feb 2nd, 2015

8.8

Easy wine for relaxing with on Sunday afternoon after busy weekend..........

Easy wine for relaxing with on Sunday afternoon after busy weekend..........

Jan 25th, 2015

8.6

Bright flavors with nice complexity, all while remaining light on the palate.

Bright flavors with nice complexity, all while remaining light on the palate.

Jan 16th, 2015