Sterling Vineyards

Reserve SVR Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.322 ratings
9.44 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.2

Cauliflower base pizza in the background. Sterling is another old fave of ours, but wifey is not quite feeling this tonight - but I am.
Nose displays dust, walnuts and oak. Mid-palate is nice and complex. Barrel toast shines through, along with overripe Cherries and brown sugar. Moderate acidity finished what I think is a complete package.

Cauliflower base pizza in the background. Sterling is another old fave of ours, but wifey is not quite feeling this tonight - but I am.
Nose displays dust, walnuts and oak. Mid-palate is nice and complex. Barrel toast shines through, along with overripe Cherries and brown sugar. Moderate acidity finished what I think is a complete package.

Mar 16th, 2020
Ron R
9.2

Holding up extremely well. Nice heavy nose of jam compote and cedar. On the palette, the wine presents a great structure, with balanced acidity and good weight. Tannins are beginning to soften, but still hold the main components together. Notes of black fruits and maple syrup float on the palette. Finishes long and sweet. In its 13th year and still performing so well. No rush to consume these if you have em. Sterling reserve still represents a great value in Napa.

Holding up extremely well. Nice heavy nose of jam compote and cedar. On the palette, the wine presents a great structure, with balanced acidity and good weight. Tannins are beginning to soften, but still hold the main components together. Notes of black fruits and maple syrup float on the palette. Finishes long and sweet. In its 13th year and still performing so well. No rush to consume these if you have em. Sterling reserve still represents a great value in Napa.

Jun 24th, 2017
David McDuff

Wine Blogger McDuff's Food & Wine Trail, Importer David Bowler Wines

Just holding on.

Just holding on.

Jun 19th, 2017
Mo Salem

Great wine! Balanced, big &bold, smooth long finish. Thanks for sharing this great wine Ron, you’re always generous...

Great wine! Balanced, big &bold, smooth long finish. Thanks for sharing this great wine Ron, you’re always generous...

Mar 22nd, 2020
Josh Eichorn

Still very young, tannins well-integrated, good fruit. Not too much fade. Elegant and very drinkable. Great birth vintage for my niece.

Still very young, tannins well-integrated, good fruit. Not too much fade. Elegant and very drinkable. Great birth vintage for my niece.

Nov 12th, 2017
Rosa Yan

Enjoyed. Pleasing to my personal palate. Don't know enough to describe well.

Enjoyed. Pleasing to my personal palate. Don't know enough to describe well.

Aug 13th, 2016
Mark Cochard

Sommelier phillywine.com, Chaddsford Winery

9.7

Mark had this 10 years ago

Mark had this 10 years ago

Aug 7th, 2014
Bob Trimble

Bob had this 11 years ago

Bob had this 11 years ago

Nov 3rd, 2013
Ryan Davis

Ryan had this 12 years ago

Ryan had this 12 years ago

Apr 4th, 2013
monzy merza

monzy had this 4 years ago

monzy had this 4 years ago

Dec 26th, 2020