An inviting deep ruby-red color. This is a very aromatic wine, offering dark fruit, cassis, dried herbs, cocoa powder and vanilla. Flavors are of more blackberry and other dark fruit, black olives, caramel, root beer and vanilla. The wine's tannins are round and chewy, offering great balance and a lingering toasty and fruity finish. A great match with red meats and pastas.

The Sterling Vintner's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon expresses the intense character of Monterey fruit in a full and balanced wine. Distinctive aromas of ripe blackberry, pepper, toast and hints of smoked meats are followed by subtle notes of light chocolate mint and vanilla. The palate offers concentrated black fruits, toffee and dark chocolate powder. January 2009

Community Tasting Notes (average 86.6 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 9 notes)

Rating: Barrel Tasting - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 08/31/06

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 12/08

Can't go wrong for the price, nice body with subtle fruity notes and a smooth finish

Full bodies wine with the right amount of tannins. Good wine to sip.

rich slightly sweet<br/>cherry flavors<br/>

Tasted in napa with zach and ally<br/>

Always solid. Probably 2 1/2 stars

Moose

Eh!