Sterling Vineyards
Silver Label Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
It's Friday and I'm ready for my x. Here is a nice one from Napa Valley.
Deep Ruby in color with a short purple rim. Teeth staining color.
Fruity nose with blackberries, sweet cherries, figs, strawberry pie, cedar, vanilla, earth, leather, licorice, light vegetables, spices, chocolates, tobacco, coffee and black pepper.
Full bodied with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, black currants, sweet raspberries, plums, wood, licorice, mint, leather, earth, tobacco, light vanilla, spices, peppercorn, vegetables and alcohol.
Medium plus on the finish with fine tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa. Showing nice complexity with a smooth mouthfeel, but not fully balanced.
Big and spicy and I really enjoyed the nose. Drinking very nicely now and I don't see it maturing any longer.
Good right out of the bottle, although a little bitter, but that dissipates within 20 minutes.
Good by itself as a sipping wine by the porch, and will pair well with BBQ Meats as well.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$25.
It's Friday and I'm ready for my x. Here is a nice one from Napa Valley.
Deep Ruby in color with a short purple rim. Teeth staining color.
Fruity nose with blackberries, sweet cherries, figs, strawberry pie, cedar, vanilla, earth, leather, licorice, light vegetables, spices, chocolates, tobacco, coffee and black pepper.
Full bodied with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, black currants, sweet raspberries, plums, wood, licorice, mint, leather, earth, tobacco, light vanilla, spices, peppercorn, vegetables and alcohol.
Medium plus on the finish with fine tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa. Showing nice complexity with a smooth mouthfeel, but not fully balanced.
Big and spicy and I really enjoyed the nose. Drinking very nicely now and I don't see it maturing any longer.
Good right out of the bottle, although a little bitter, but that dissipates within 20 minutes.
Good by itself as a sipping wine by the porch, and will pair well with BBQ Meats as well.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$25.
I did a blind head to head tasting with Robert Mondavi ‘14 Napa Cab. Ruby with aromas of fresh dark fruits and subtle spice. The palate shows dried fruits plums and blackberries and with faint herb notes, some cedar and notes of sweet cacao. The finish has good length, firm tannins, noted oak and is well balanced with acidity. Nice value. Hands down the tasting panel preferred Robert Mondavi.
I did a blind head to head tasting with Robert Mondavi ‘14 Napa Cab. Ruby with aromas of fresh dark fruits and subtle spice. The palate shows dried fruits plums and blackberries and with faint herb notes, some cedar and notes of sweet cacao. The finish has good length, firm tannins, noted oak and is well balanced with acidity. Nice value. Hands down the tasting panel preferred Robert Mondavi.
Jan 12th, 2018
A big gut punch of fruit. Almost too much fruit forward. Not well balanced. Mild tannins and a lot of acidity. Dark currants and blackberry. If you want a lot of fruit this is for you. If you want better balance try another Sterlings cab.
A big gut punch of fruit. Almost too much fruit forward. Not well balanced. Mild tannins and a lot of acidity. Dark currants and blackberry. If you want a lot of fruit this is for you. If you want better balance try another Sterlings cab.
1 person found it helpfulMay 14th, 2017
Fantastic! Classic Napa Cabernet
Deep, smooth, full if subtle character.
Let it breathe at least 30-60 minutes before you enjoy.
Fantastic! Classic Napa Cabernet
Deep, smooth, full if subtle character.
Let it breathe at least 30-60 minutes before you enjoy.
Good fruit but this bottle slightly corked.
Good fruit but this bottle slightly corked.
Feb 21st, 2021
You could definitely taste the dark chocolate..very smooth to. It’s even better when you shared it with a bunch of friends like I’m doing right now!
You could definitely taste the dark chocolate..very smooth to. It’s even better when you shared it with a bunch of friends like I’m doing right now!
Jun 21st, 2019
I chose this to start out this Holiday Weekend! Local store had this on clearance...so it was a good selection to try! Bramble...heavy on the oak...boysenberry...sweet red fruits..black licorice
Presents with light to medium tannins. Neighbors trees...cotton is flying along with everything in bloom...my throat is a bit raw (appreciating low acidity) notes might have a lot to be desired!! I try to find positive in every glass...liking this a bit more than I thought!
Cheers and be safe this weekend!!
I chose this to start out this Holiday Weekend! Local store had this on clearance...so it was a good selection to try! Bramble...heavy on the oak...boysenberry...sweet red fruits..black licorice
Presents with light to medium tannins. Neighbors trees...cotton is flying along with everything in bloom...my throat is a bit raw (appreciating low acidity) notes might have a lot to be desired!! I try to find positive in every glass...liking this a bit more than I thought!
Cheers and be safe this weekend!!
Not as much pop of the different flavors as several cabs I’ve had recently
Not as much pop of the different flavors as several cabs I’ve had recently
May 21st, 2019