Sterling Vineyards

Vintner's Collection California Meritage Blend

8.883 ratings
8.63 pro ratings
California, USA
Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Onion
Top Notes For
Michelle Connely

Consumes October 2018. The first day I had I could not stand it. The second day it was doable, but I will not buy it again. Built by the hand touch of winemakers from select Vineyards to create a wine out of balance and elegance. Sip this Meritage with bold faire and friends, and savor the bright red fruit aromas and vanilla dark spaces with notes of black raspberries and dark chocolate.

Consumes October 2018. The first day I had I could not stand it. The second day it was doable, but I will not buy it again. Built by the hand touch of winemakers from select Vineyards to create a wine out of balance and elegance. Sip this Meritage with bold faire and friends, and savor the bright red fruit aromas and vanilla dark spaces with notes of black raspberries and dark chocolate.

1 person found it helpfulOct 24th, 2018
nachobiz

Heavy berries on the nose, smooth and soft, very good. Goes to the back of your mouth very quick. No bite. I wish the Mau's would stop leaving their stuff at our house and start leaving a bottle of this wine. Cheers.

Heavy berries on the nose, smooth and soft, very good. Goes to the back of your mouth very quick. No bite. I wish the Mau's would stop leaving their stuff at our house and start leaving a bottle of this wine. Cheers.

1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2018
Andrew Wagner

Loved it.

Loved it.

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2018
Sue Mohle

First note is pure tobacco, then a bit of purple fruits but pretty thick and a bit out of balance

First note is pure tobacco, then a bit of purple fruits but pretty thick and a bit out of balance

Apr 6th, 2017
Tim
8.0

Needs to be decanted well.

Needs to be decanted well.

Oct 16th, 2022
Tommy

Decanted and opened up. Found a smooth wine with a nice finish. Enjoyed it.

Decanted and opened up. Found a smooth wine with a nice finish. Enjoyed it.

Mar 28th, 2021
Rémy de Wolf

Full fruit on the nose. Black cherry. Touch of vanilla. Short finish.

Full fruit on the nose. Black cherry. Touch of vanilla. Short finish.

Feb 2nd, 2020
TriShan

Thin, little tart, nice aroma, chocolate, good by itself

Thin, little tart, nice aroma, chocolate, good by itself

Nov 15th, 2019
Chris Hobdy

Meritage, not Pinot Noir.
But very good, especially considering the price point (it was on sale). Super fruity, almost jammy. Dark, chocolaty, and oaky. Super quick, clean finish; comes intensely and goes quickly.

Meritage, not Pinot Noir.
But very good, especially considering the price point (it was on sale). Super fruity, almost jammy. Dark, chocolaty, and oaky. Super quick, clean finish; comes intensely and goes quickly.

Nov 28th, 2018
Janelle Warner

Yum!!!

Yum!!!

Sep 13th, 2018