Sterling (2005)
Sterling Merlot (Napa Valley
Merlot · Napa Valley, US
From public reviewers
2reviews
88median pts
$43median price
This least expensive of Sterling's latest Merlots stands up respectfully beside the winery's more expensive bottlings, which makes it a good buy. It's very dry, tannic and elegantly structured, with cherry and blackberry flavors enriched with sweet smoky oak. || The best Sterling reserve Merlots are ageworthy. The others are merely tannic. This '05 straddles the line. It's certainly a dry, tannicly astringent wine that shuts down the palate. But you'll find some rich black cherry and currant flavors. Roll the dice …
Source: Wine Enthusiast
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