Sterling Vineyards

Vintner's Collection Central Coast Meritage Blend

8.9202 ratings

8.63 pro ratings

Central Coast, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

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, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

Trevor Clements

8.5

Merlot brings the darker fruit flavor out and there's a mellow finish. Good for chicken to pork.

Merlot brings the darker fruit flavor out and there's a mellow finish. Good for chicken to pork.

5 people found it helpfulJun 3rd, 2014

9.0

Good standard meritage.

Good standard meritage.

3 people found it helpfulJan 9th, 2015

Michelle T Bessette

10

Perhaps I should have rated this wine prior to drinking the entire bottle. Anyhow, it's good! I kind of love it! Cheers to 2015!!!!

Perhaps I should have rated this wine prior to drinking the entire bottle. Anyhow, it's good! I kind of love it! Cheers to 2015!!!!

2 people found it helpfulJan 1st, 2015

9.6

Surprisingly good!!! Drank blind and was liked second most out of 10 bottles.

Surprisingly good!!! Drank blind and was liked second most out of 10 bottles.

1 person found it helpfulNov 16th, 2014

Elizabeth Schantz

10

Smooth AF

Smooth AF

1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2014

8.4

Heavy on the cab sauv on this blend.

Heavy on the cab sauv on this blend.

Jan 1st, 2014

9.7

Delicious as it is every year, 2011 vintage is a bit lower in alcohol and a bright fun fruit bomb!

Delicious as it is every year, 2011 vintage is a bit lower in alcohol and a bright fun fruit bomb!

Oct 2nd, 2013

8.7

Not bad for $.

Not bad for $.

Jun 14th, 2019

8.8

Solid sipping wine. Better with food.

Solid sipping wine. Better with food.

Feb 26th, 2019

Karri Santamaria

8.8

Very deep addition of oak with rich flavor

Very deep addition of oak with rich flavor

Jan 19th, 2016