Sterling Vineyards

Napa Valley Pinot Noir

8.968 ratings
9.08 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.7

Still lively and kicking. 50 years old! I bought this when I worked in the tasting room at Sterling in 1976.

Still lively and kicking. 50 years old! I bought this when I worked in the tasting room at Sterling in 1976.

Jan 20th, 2022
April Hill

April had this 10 years ago

April had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 7th, 2014
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

8.8

1973

1973

Apr 22nd, 2016
Garen Staglin

74 Sterling Pinot Noir. Incredible fruit still. Rick Forman knew what he was doing with this fruit, probably the diRossa vineyard

74 Sterling Pinot Noir. Incredible fruit still. Rick Forman knew what he was doing with this fruit, probably the diRossa vineyard

Dec 26th, 2015
Sommelara

Carneros fruit, almost full body, maybe just needed to breathe some time more!

Carneros fruit, almost full body, maybe just needed to breathe some time more!

Sep 8th, 2015
Jay McInerney

Novelist, Wine Critic Town & Country, Expensive Wino & Gastronaut

8.7

Still got life. Raisiny. Made by Ric Forman

Still got life. Raisiny. Made by Ric Forman

Sep 17th, 2014
Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2012: Smooth. Medium-bodied. Fruit forward. Raisin. Plum. Light spice. Starting to see & feel Autumn in the air! Cheers🍷

Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2012: Smooth. Medium-bodied. Fruit forward. Raisin. Plum. Light spice. Starting to see & feel Autumn in the air! Cheers🍷

Oct 8th, 2020
Sheela Gallardo

Very smooth and balanced. Can drink with any meal.

Very smooth and balanced. Can drink with any meal.

Jan 5th, 2018
Tarrah Beyer

Mild flavors, easy to drink right after opening.

Mild flavors, easy to drink right after opening.

Apr 29th, 2017
Wagner Grubb

Heavier Pinot- would be good to let breath- or keep a few bottles to age. Great full body smooth and fruit forward.

Heavier Pinot- would be good to let breath- or keep a few bottles to age. Great full body smooth and fruit forward.

Apr 26th, 2017